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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.09, 129.99 and 65.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.09, 129.99 and 65.08 is: 89.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.09 : 129.99 = 65.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.09/129.99 = 65.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.09x = 129.99 × 65.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.09x = 8,459.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,459.75/94.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.91

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