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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.88, 130.94 and 56.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.88, 130.94 and 56.07 is: 77.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.88 : 130.94 = 56.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.88/130.94 = 56.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.88x = 130.94 × 56.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.88x = 7,341.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,341.53/94.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.38

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