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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.92, 130.84 and 70.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.92, 130.84 and 70.32 is: 96.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.92 : 130.84 = 70.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.92/130.84 = 70.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.92x = 130.84 × 70.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.92x = 9,200.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,200.67/94.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.93

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