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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.98, 130.91 and 73.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.98, 130.91 and 73.20 is: 100.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.98 : 130.91 = 73.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.98/130.91 = 73.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.98x = 130.91 × 73.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.98x = 9,582.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,582.25/94.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.89

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