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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.49, 130.44 and 73.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.49, 130.44 and 73.43 is: 101.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.49 : 130.44 = 73.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.49/130.44 = 73.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.49x = 130.44 × 73.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.49x = 9,577.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,577.84/94.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.37

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