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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95.59, 131.73 and 73.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95.59, 131.73 and 73.45 is: 101.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95.59 : 131.73 = 73.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95.59/131.73 = 73.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95.59x = 131.73 × 73.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95.59x = 9,675.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,675.57/95.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.22

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