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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.81, 129.51 and 73.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.81, 129.51 and 73.19 is: 101.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.81 : 129.51 = 73.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.81/129.51 = 73.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.81x = 129.51 × 73.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.81x = 9,478.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,478.19/93.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.04

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