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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.90, 130.97 and 53.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.90, 130.97 and 53.45 is: 73.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.90 : 130.97 = 53.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.90/130.97 = 53.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.90x = 130.97 × 53.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.90x = 7,000.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,000.97/94.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.77

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