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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.94, 130.95 and 72.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.94, 130.95 and 72.87 is: 100.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.94 : 130.95 = 72.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.94/130.95 = 72.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.94x = 130.95 × 72.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.94x = 9,541.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,541.84/94.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.51

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