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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.91, 131.04 and 73.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.91, 131.04 and 73.04 is: 100.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.91 : 131.04 = 73.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.91/131.04 = 73.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.91x = 131.04 × 73.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.91x = 9,571.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,571.16/94.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.84

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