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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.64, 130.73 and 73.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.64, 130.73 and 73.08 is: 100.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.64 : 130.73 = 73.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.64/130.73 = 73.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.64x = 130.73 × 73.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.64x = 9,552.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,552.91/94.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.94

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