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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.06, 129.72 and 74.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.06, 129.72 and 74.62 is: 102.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.06 : 129.72 = 74.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.06/129.72 = 74.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.06x = 129.72 × 74.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.06x = 9,679.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,679.71/94.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.91

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