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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.14, 130.14 and 72.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.14, 130.14 and 72.26 is: 99.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.14 : 130.14 = 72.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.14/130.14 = 72.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.14x = 130.14 × 72.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.14x = 9,403.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,403.92/94.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.89

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