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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.65, 130.52 and 72.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.65, 130.52 and 72.77 is: 100.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.65 : 130.52 = 72.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.65/130.52 = 72.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.65x = 130.52 × 72.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.65x = 9,497.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,497.58/94.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.34

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