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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.92, 131.20 and 73.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.92, 131.20 and 73.05 is: 100.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.92 : 131.20 = 73.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.92/131.20 = 73.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.92x = 131.20 × 73.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.92x = 9,583.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,583.90/94.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.97

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