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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.84, 130.61 and 72.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.84, 130.61 and 72.97 is: 100.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.84 : 130.61 = 72.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.84/130.61 = 72.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.84x = 130.61 × 72.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.84x = 9,530.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,530.47/94.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.49

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