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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.78, 130.96 and 74.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.78, 130.96 and 74.10 is: 102.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.78 : 130.96 = 74.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.78/130.96 = 74.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.78x = 130.96 × 74.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.78x = 9,704.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,704.14/94.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.39

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