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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.97, 131.04 and 58.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.97, 131.04 and 58.11 is: 80.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.97 : 131.04 = 58.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.97/131.04 = 58.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.97x = 131.04 × 58.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.97x = 7,614.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,614.73/94.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.18

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