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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.33, 130 and 73.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.33, 130 and 73.59 is: 101.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.33 : 130 = 73.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.33/130 = 73.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.33x = 130 × 73.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.33x = 9,566.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,566.70/94.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.42

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