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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.88, 130.94 and 62.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.88, 130.94 and 62.18 is: 85.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.88 : 130.94 = 62.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.88/130.94 = 62.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.88x = 130.94 × 62.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.88x = 8,141.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,141.35/94.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.80

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