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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.10, 129.86 and 59.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.10, 129.86 and 59.12 is: 81.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.10 : 129.86 = 59.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.10/129.86 = 59.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.10x = 129.86 × 59.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.10x = 7,677.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,677.32/94.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.59

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