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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.03, 129.77 and 78.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.03, 129.77 and 78.46 is: 108.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.03 : 129.77 = 78.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.03/129.77 = 78.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.03x = 129.77 × 78.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.03x = 10,181.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,181.75/94.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.28

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