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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.90, 130.96 and 59.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.90, 130.96 and 59.92 is: 82.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.90 : 130.96 = 59.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.90/130.96 = 59.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.90x = 130.96 × 59.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.90x = 7,847.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,847.12/94.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.69

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