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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.96, 130.60 and 76.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.96, 130.60 and 76.50 is: 105.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.96 : 130.60 = 76.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.96/130.60 = 76.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.96x = 130.60 × 76.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.96x = 9,990.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,990.90/94.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.21

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