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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.41, 130.16 and 71.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.41, 130.16 and 71.07 is: 97.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.41 : 130.16 = 71.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.41/130.16 = 71.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.41x = 130.16 × 71.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.41x = 9,250.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,250.12/94.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.98

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