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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.74, 130.60 and 72.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.74, 130.60 and 72.60 is: 100.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.74 : 130.60 = 72.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.74/130.60 = 72.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.74x = 130.60 × 72.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.74x = 9,481.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,481.56/94.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.08

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