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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.90, 130.98 and 74.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.90, 130.98 and 74.26 is: 102.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.90 : 130.98 = 74.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.90/130.98 = 74.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.90x = 130.98 × 74.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.90x = 9,726.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,726.57/94.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.49

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