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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.90, 130.84 and 61.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.90, 130.84 and 61.65 is: 85.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.90 : 130.84 = 61.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.90/130.84 = 61.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.90x = 130.84 × 61.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.90x = 8,066.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,066.29/94.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.00

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