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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.95, 131.09 and 62.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.95, 131.09 and 62.24 is: 85.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.95 : 131.09 = 62.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.95/131.09 = 62.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.95x = 131.09 × 62.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.95x = 8,159.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,159.52/94.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.93

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