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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.89, 131.01 and 68.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.89, 131.01 and 68.75 is: 94.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.89 : 131.01 = 68.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.89/131.01 = 68.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.89x = 131.01 × 68.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.89x = 9,006.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,006.53/94.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.91

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