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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.15, 129.72 and 71.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.15, 129.72 and 71.98 is: 99.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.15 : 129.72 = 71.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.15/129.72 = 71.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.15x = 129.72 × 71.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.15x = 9,337.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,337.25/94.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.17

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