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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.86, 130.83 and 68.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.86, 130.83 and 68.58 is: 94.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.86 : 130.83 = 68.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.86/130.83 = 68.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.86x = 130.83 × 68.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.86x = 8,972.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,972.32/94.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.58

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