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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.26, 130.21 and 72.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.26, 130.21 and 72.70 is: 100.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.26 : 130.21 = 72.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.26/130.21 = 72.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.26x = 130.21 × 72.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.26x = 9,466.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,466.27/94.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.43

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