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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.88, 131.03 and 59.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.88, 131.03 and 59.97 is: 82.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.88 : 131.03 = 59.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.88/131.03 = 59.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.88x = 131.03 × 59.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.88x = 7,858.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,858.29/94.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.82

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