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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.01, 129.66 and 73.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.01, 129.66 and 73.22 is: 100.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.01 : 129.66 = 73.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.01/129.66 = 73.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.01x = 129.66 × 73.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.01x = 9,493.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,493.71/94.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.99

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