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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.35, 130.25 and 72.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.35, 130.25 and 72.61 is: 100.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.35 : 130.25 = 72.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.35/130.25 = 72.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.35x = 130.25 × 72.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.35x = 9,457.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,457.45/94.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.24

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