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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.84, 130.80 and 72.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.84, 130.80 and 72.96 is: 100.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.84 : 130.80 = 72.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.84/130.80 = 72.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.84x = 130.80 × 72.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.84x = 9,543.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,543.17/94.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.62

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