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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.96, 130.91 and 73.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.96, 130.91 and 73.09 is: 100.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.96 : 130.91 = 73.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.96/130.91 = 73.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.96x = 130.91 × 73.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.96x = 9,568.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,568.21/94.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.76

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