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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.91, 131.02 and 65.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.91, 131.02 and 65.88 is: 90.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.91 : 131.02 = 65.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.91/131.02 = 65.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.91x = 131.02 × 65.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.91x = 8,631.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,631.43/94.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.95

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