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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.89, 131 and 65.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.89, 131 and 65.55 is: 90.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.89 : 131 = 65.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.89/131 = 65.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.89x = 131 × 65.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.89x = 8,587.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,587.05/94.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.49

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