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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.86, 130.86 and 72.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.86, 130.86 and 72.96 is: 100.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.86 : 130.86 = 72.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.86/130.86 = 72.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.86x = 130.86 × 72.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.86x = 9,547.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,547.55/94.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.65

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