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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.03, 129.82 and 60.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.03, 129.82 and 60.85 is: 84.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.03 : 129.82 = 60.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.03/129.82 = 60.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.03x = 129.82 × 60.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.03x = 7,899.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,899.55/94.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.01

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