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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.93, 131.06 and 62.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.93, 131.06 and 62.23 is: 85.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.93 : 131.06 = 62.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.93/131.06 = 62.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.93x = 131.06 × 62.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.93x = 8,155.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,155.86/94.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.91

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