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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.67, 130.78 and 73.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.67, 130.78 and 73.11 is: 101.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.67 : 130.78 = 73.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.67/130.78 = 73.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.67x = 130.78 × 73.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.67x = 9,561.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,561.50/94.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.00

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