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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94, 129.60 and 72.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94, 129.60 and 72.08 is: 99.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94 : 129.60 = 72.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94/129.60 = 72.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94x = 129.60 × 72.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94x = 9,341.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,341.57/94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.38

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