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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.55, 130.53 and 72.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.55, 130.53 and 72.76 is: 100.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.55 : 130.53 = 72.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.55/130.53 = 72.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.55x = 130.53 × 72.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.55x = 9,497.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,497.36/94.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.45

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