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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.01, 129.73 and 55.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.01, 129.73 and 55.19 is: 76.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.01 : 129.73 = 55.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.01/129.73 = 55.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.01x = 129.73 × 55.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.01x = 7,159.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,159.80/94.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.16

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