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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.15, 130.05 and 72.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.15, 130.05 and 72.28 is: 99.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.15 : 130.05 = 72.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.15/130.05 = 72.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.15x = 130.05 × 72.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.15x = 9,400.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,400.01/94.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.84

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