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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.18, 129.84 and 72.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.18, 129.84 and 72.06 is: 99.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.18 : 129.84 = 72.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.18/129.84 = 72.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.18x = 129.84 × 72.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.18x = 9,356.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,356.14/94.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.35

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