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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.83, 130.96 and 71.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.83, 130.96 and 71.26 is: 98.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.83 : 130.96 = 71.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.83/130.96 = 71.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.83x = 130.96 × 71.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.83x = 9,332.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,332.21/94.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.41

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