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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.12, 130.14 and 72.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.12, 130.14 and 72.28 is: 99.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.12 : 130.14 = 72.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.12/130.14 = 72.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.12x = 130.14 × 72.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.12x = 9,406.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,406.52/94.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.94

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