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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.09, 129.86 and 64.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.09, 129.86 and 64.97 is: 89.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.09 : 129.86 = 64.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.09/129.86 = 64.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.09x = 129.86 × 64.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.09x = 8,437.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,437.00/94.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.67

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