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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.36, 129.98 and 72.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.36, 129.98 and 72.50 is: 99.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.36 : 129.98 = 72.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.36/129.98 = 72.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.36x = 129.98 × 72.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.36x = 9,423.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,423.55/94.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.87

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