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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.16, 130.11 and 75.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.16, 130.11 and 75.71 is: 104.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.16 : 130.11 = 75.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.16/130.11 = 75.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.16x = 130.11 × 75.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.16x = 9,850.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,850.63/94.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.62

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