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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.22, 128.55 and 73.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.22, 128.55 and 73.57 is: 101.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.22 : 128.55 = 73.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.22/128.55 = 73.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.22x = 128.55 × 73.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.22x = 9,457.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,457.42/93.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.45

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