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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.89, 130.95 and 56.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.89, 130.95 and 56.10 is: 77.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.89 : 130.95 = 56.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.89/130.95 = 56.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.89x = 130.95 × 56.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.89x = 7,346.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,346.30/94.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.42

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