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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.93, 131.06 and 58.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.93, 131.06 and 58.12 is: 80.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.93 : 131.06 = 58.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.93/131.06 = 58.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.93x = 131.06 × 58.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.93x = 7,617.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,617.76/94.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.25

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