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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.04, 129.64 and 73.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.04, 129.64 and 73.54 is: 101.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.04 : 129.64 = 73.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.04/129.64 = 73.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.04x = 129.64 × 73.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.04x = 9,533.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,533.73/94.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.38

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