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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.11, 129.89 and 78.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.11, 129.89 and 78.55 is: 108.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.11 : 129.89 = 78.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.11/129.89 = 78.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.11x = 129.89 × 78.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.11x = 10,202.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,202.86/94.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.41

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