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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.14, 129.78 and 61.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.14, 129.78 and 61.29 is: 84.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.14 : 129.78 = 61.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.14/129.78 = 61.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.14x = 129.78 × 61.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.14x = 7,954.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,954.22/94.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.49

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