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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.48, 130.16 and 72.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.48, 130.16 and 72.64 is: 100.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.48 : 130.16 = 72.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.48/130.16 = 72.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.48x = 130.16 × 72.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.48x = 9,454.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,454.82/94.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.07

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