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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.95, 129.61 and 55.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.95, 129.61 and 55.12 is: 76.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.95 : 129.61 = 55.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.95/129.61 = 55.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.95x = 129.61 × 55.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.95x = 7,144.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,144.10/93.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.04

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