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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.12, 129.87 and 63.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.12, 129.87 and 63.09 is: 87.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.12 : 129.87 = 63.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.12/129.87 = 63.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.12x = 129.87 × 63.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.12x = 8,193.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,193.50/94.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.05

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