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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.92, 130.89 and 62.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.92, 130.89 and 62.11 is: 85.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.92 : 130.89 = 62.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.92/130.89 = 62.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.92x = 130.89 × 62.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.92x = 8,129.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,129.58/94.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.65

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