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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.58, 130.57 and 73.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.58, 130.57 and 73.81 is: 101.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.58 : 130.57 = 73.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.58/130.57 = 73.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.58x = 130.57 × 73.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.58x = 9,637.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,637.37/94.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.90

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