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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.02, 129.75 and 54.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.02, 129.75 and 54.69 is: 75.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.02 : 129.75 = 54.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.02/129.75 = 54.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.02x = 129.75 × 54.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.02x = 7,096.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,096.03/94.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.47

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