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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.72, 130.58 and 75.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.72, 130.58 and 75.08 is: 103.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.72 : 130.58 = 75.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.72/130.58 = 75.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.72x = 130.58 × 75.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.72x = 9,803.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,803.95/94.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.50

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