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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.92, 131.01 and 58.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.92, 131.01 and 58.09 is: 80.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.92 : 131.01 = 58.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.92/131.01 = 58.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.92x = 131.01 × 58.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.92x = 7,610.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,610.37/94.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.18

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