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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.76, 130.91 and 73.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.76, 130.91 and 73.21 is: 101.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.76 : 130.91 = 73.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.76/130.91 = 73.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.76x = 130.91 × 73.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.76x = 9,583.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,583.23/94.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.13

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