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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.43, 130.03 and 94.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.43, 130.03 and 94.15 is: 129.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.43 : 130.03 = 94.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.43/130.03 = 94.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.43x = 130.03 × 94.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.43x = 12,242.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,242.32/94.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.64

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