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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.01, 129.78 and 69.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.01, 129.78 and 69.12 is: 95.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.01 : 129.78 = 69.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.01/129.78 = 69.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.01x = 129.78 × 69.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.01x = 8,970.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,970.39/94.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.42

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