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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.96, 131.02 and 53.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.96, 131.02 and 53.52 is: 73.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.96 : 131.02 = 53.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.96/131.02 = 53.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.96x = 131.02 × 53.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.96x = 7,011.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,011.27/94.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.83

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