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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.94, 130.98 and 58.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.94, 130.98 and 58.08 is: 80.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.94 : 130.98 = 58.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.94/130.98 = 58.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.94x = 130.98 × 58.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.94x = 7,607.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,607.32/94.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.13

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