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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.92, 130.87 and 62.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.92, 130.87 and 62.12 is: 85.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.92 : 130.87 = 62.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.92/130.87 = 62.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.92x = 130.87 × 62.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.92x = 8,129.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,129.64/94.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.65

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