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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.52, 130.32 and 73.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.52, 130.32 and 73.52 is: 101.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.52 : 130.32 = 73.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.52/130.32 = 73.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.52x = 130.32 × 73.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.52x = 9,581.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,581.13/94.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.37

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