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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.68, 130.41 and 72.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.68, 130.41 and 72.81 is: 100.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.68 : 130.41 = 72.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.68/130.41 = 72.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.68x = 130.41 × 72.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.68x = 9,495.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,495.15/94.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.29

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