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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.86, 130.83 and 67.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.86, 130.83 and 67.32 is: 92.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.86 : 130.83 = 67.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.86/130.83 = 67.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.86x = 130.83 × 67.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.86x = 8,807.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,807.48/94.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.85

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