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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94, 129.76 and 55.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94, 129.76 and 55.18 is: 76.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94 : 129.76 = 55.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94/129.76 = 55.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94x = 129.76 × 55.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94x = 7,160.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,160.16/94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.17

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