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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.24, 130.11 and 72.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.24, 130.11 and 72.46 is: 100.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.24 : 130.11 = 72.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.24/130.11 = 72.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.24x = 130.11 × 72.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.24x = 9,427.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,427.12/94.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.04

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