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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.87, 130.97 and 59.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.87, 130.97 and 59.91 is: 82.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.87 : 130.97 = 59.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.87/130.97 = 59.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.87x = 130.97 × 59.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.87x = 7,845.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,845.76/94.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.70

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