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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.36, 129.96 and 72.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.36, 129.96 and 72.48 is: 99.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.36 : 129.96 = 72.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.36/129.96 = 72.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.36x = 129.96 × 72.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.36x = 9,419.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,419.50/94.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.83

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