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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.78, 129.50 and 73.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.78, 129.50 and 73.04 is: 100.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.78 : 129.50 = 73.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.78/129.50 = 73.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.78x = 129.50 × 73.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.78x = 9,458.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,458.68/93.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.86

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