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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.88, 130.48 and 75.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.88, 130.48 and 75.44 is: 103.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.88 : 130.48 = 75.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.88/130.48 = 75.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.88x = 130.48 × 75.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.88x = 9,843.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,843.41/94.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.75

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