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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.98, 130.95 and 72.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.98, 130.95 and 72.89 is: 100.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.98 : 130.95 = 72.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.98/130.95 = 72.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.98x = 130.95 × 72.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.98x = 9,544.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,544.78/94.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.49

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