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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.87, 130.82 and 67.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.87, 130.82 and 67.18 is: 92.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.87 : 130.82 = 67.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.87/130.82 = 67.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.87x = 130.82 × 67.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.87x = 8,788.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,788.07/94.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.63

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