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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.90, 130.65 and 70.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.90, 130.65 and 70.30 is: 96.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.90 : 130.65 = 70.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.90/130.65 = 70.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.90x = 130.65 × 70.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.90x = 9,184.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,184.70/94.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.78

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