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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.14, 130.04 and 72.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.14, 130.04 and 72.58 is: 100.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.14 : 130.04 = 72.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.14/130.04 = 72.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.14x = 130.04 × 72.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.14x = 9,437.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,437.29/94.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.25

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