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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.06, 129.75 and 78.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.06, 129.75 and 78.58 is: 108.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.06 : 129.75 = 78.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.06/129.75 = 78.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.06x = 129.75 × 78.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.06x = 10,195.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,195.76/94.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.40

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