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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.69, 130.57 and 72.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.69, 130.57 and 72.22 is: 99.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.69 : 130.57 = 72.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.69/130.57 = 72.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.69x = 130.57 × 72.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.69x = 9,429.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,429.77/94.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.59

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