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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.43, 130.17 and 74.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.43, 130.17 and 74.72 is: 103.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.43 : 130.17 = 74.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.43/130.17 = 74.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.43x = 130.17 × 74.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.43x = 9,726.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,726.30/94.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.00

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