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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.97, 131.18 and 74.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.97, 131.18 and 74.50 is: 102.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.97 : 131.18 = 74.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.97/131.18 = 74.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.97x = 131.18 × 74.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.97x = 9,772.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,772.21/94.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.90

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