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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.86, 130.86 and 62.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.86, 130.86 and 62.06 is: 85.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.86 : 130.86 = 62.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.86/130.86 = 62.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.86x = 130.86 × 62.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.86x = 8,121.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,121.17/94.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.61

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