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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.12, 129.73 and 64.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.12, 129.73 and 64.96 is: 89.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.12 : 129.73 = 64.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.12/129.73 = 64.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.12x = 129.73 × 64.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.12x = 8,427.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,427.26/94.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.54

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