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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.57, 130.55 and 72.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.57, 130.55 and 72.83 is: 100.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.57 : 130.55 = 72.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.57/130.55 = 72.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.57x = 130.55 × 72.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.57x = 9,507.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,507.92/94.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.54

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