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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.27, 129.92 and 73.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.27, 129.92 and 73.50 is: 101.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.27 : 129.92 = 73.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.27/129.92 = 73.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.27x = 129.92 × 73.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.27x = 9,548.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,548.75/94.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.29

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