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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.16, 130.04 and 72.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.16, 130.04 and 72.40 is: 99.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.16 : 130.04 = 72.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.16/130.04 = 72.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.16x = 130.04 × 72.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.16x = 9,414.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,414.90/94.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.99

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