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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.88, 130.76 and 70.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.88, 130.76 and 70.28 is: 96.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.88 : 130.76 = 70.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.88/130.76 = 70.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.88x = 130.76 × 70.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.88x = 9,189.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,189.81/94.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.86

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