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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.52, 130.41 and 72.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.52, 130.41 and 72.41 is: 99.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.52 : 130.41 = 72.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.52/130.41 = 72.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.52x = 130.41 × 72.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.52x = 9,443.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,443.06/94.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.91

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