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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.73, 130.59 and 72.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.73, 130.59 and 72.59 is: 100.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.73 : 130.59 = 72.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.73/130.59 = 72.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.73x = 130.59 × 72.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.73x = 9,478.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,478.88/94.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.07

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