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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.96, 131.04 and 65.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.96, 131.04 and 65.86 is: 90.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.96 : 131.04 = 65.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.96/131.04 = 65.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.96x = 131.04 × 65.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.96x = 8,630.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,630.29/94.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.88

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