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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.46, 130.31 and 72.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.46, 130.31 and 72.59 is: 100.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.46 : 130.31 = 72.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.46/130.31 = 72.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.46x = 130.31 × 72.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.46x = 9,458.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,458.19/94.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.13

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