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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.37, 130.28 and 71.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.37, 130.28 and 71.01 is: 98.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.37 : 130.28 = 71.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.37/130.28 = 71.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.37x = 130.28 × 71.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.37x = 9,250.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,250.83/94.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.03

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