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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.08, 129.75 and 85.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.08, 129.75 and 85.88 is: 118.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.08 : 129.75 = 85.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.08/129.75 = 85.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.08x = 129.75 × 85.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.08x = 11,142.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,142.28/94.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.43

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