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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.97, 130.94 and 75.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.97, 130.94 and 75.26 is: 103.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.97 : 130.94 = 75.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.97/130.94 = 75.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.97x = 130.94 × 75.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.97x = 9,854.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,854.54/94.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.76

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