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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.74, 130.82 and 70.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.74, 130.82 and 70.44 is: 97.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.74 : 130.82 = 70.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.74/130.82 = 70.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.74x = 130.82 × 70.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.74x = 9,214.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,214.61/94.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.26

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