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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.30, 130.03 and 74.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.30, 130.03 and 74.60 is: 102.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.30 : 130.03 = 74.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.30/130.03 = 74.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.30x = 130.03 × 74.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.30x = 9,700.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,700.24/94.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.87

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