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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.88, 130.96 and 56.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.88, 130.96 and 56.08 is: 77.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.88 : 130.96 = 56.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.88/130.96 = 56.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.88x = 130.96 × 56.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.88x = 7,344.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,344.24/94.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.41

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