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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.02, 129.51 and 72.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.02, 129.51 and 72.18 is: 99.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.02 : 129.51 = 72.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.02/129.51 = 72.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.02x = 129.51 × 72.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.02x = 9,348.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,348.03/94.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.43

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