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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.08, 129.60 and 78.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.08, 129.60 and 78.52 is: 108.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.08 : 129.60 = 78.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.08/129.60 = 78.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.08x = 129.60 × 78.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.08x = 10,176.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,176.19/94.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.17

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