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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.87, 130.79 and 62.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.87, 130.79 and 62.11 is: 85.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.87 : 130.79 = 62.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.87/130.79 = 62.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.87x = 130.79 × 62.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.87x = 8,123.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,123.06/94.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.62

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