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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.89, 130.88 and 65.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.89, 130.88 and 65.40 is: 90.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.89 : 130.88 = 65.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.89/130.88 = 65.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.89x = 130.88 × 65.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.89x = 8,559.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,559.23/94.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.20

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