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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.86, 130.88 and 57.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.86, 130.88 and 57.53 is: 79.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.86 : 130.88 = 57.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.86/130.88 = 57.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.86x = 130.88 × 57.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.86x = 7,528.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,528.58/94.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.37

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