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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.59, 130.58 and 73.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.59, 130.58 and 73.62 is: 101.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.59 : 130.58 = 73.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.59/130.58 = 73.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.59x = 130.58 × 73.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.59x = 9,613.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,613.30/94.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.63

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