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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.95, 131.09 and 65.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.95, 131.09 and 65.79 is: 90.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.95 : 131.09 = 65.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.95/131.09 = 65.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.95x = 131.09 × 65.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.95x = 8,624.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,624.08/94.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.83

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