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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.92, 131.01 and 55.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.92, 131.01 and 55.59 is: 76.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.92 : 131.01 = 55.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.92/131.01 = 55.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.92x = 131.01 × 55.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.92x = 7,281.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,281.91/94.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.72

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