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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.97, 130.85 and 74.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.97, 130.85 and 74.31 is: 102.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.97 : 130.85 = 74.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.97/130.85 = 74.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.97x = 130.85 × 74.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.97x = 9,723.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,723.09/94.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.39

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