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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.13, 129.82 and 59.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.13, 129.82 and 59.15 is: 81.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.13 : 129.82 = 59.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.13/129.82 = 59.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.13x = 129.82 × 59.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.13x = 7,678.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,678.41/94.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.57

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