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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.90, 130.98 and 58.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.90, 130.98 and 58.09 is: 80.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.90 : 130.98 = 58.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.90/130.98 = 58.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.90x = 130.98 × 58.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.90x = 7,608.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,608.19/94.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.17

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