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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.98, 129.76 and 73.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.98, 129.76 and 73.28 is: 101.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.98 : 129.76 = 73.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.98/129.76 = 73.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.98x = 129.76 × 73.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.98x = 9,508.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,508.81/93.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.18

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