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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.91, 129.67 and 73.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.91, 129.67 and 73.16 is: 101.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.91 : 129.67 = 73.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.91/129.67 = 73.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.91x = 129.67 × 73.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.91x = 9,486.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,486.80/93.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.02

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