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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.16, 129.88 and 73.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.16, 129.88 and 73.40 is: 101.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.16 : 129.88 = 73.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.16/129.88 = 73.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.16x = 129.88 × 73.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.16x = 9,532.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,532.36/94.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.24

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