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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.14, 129.83 and 78.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.14, 129.83 and 78.62 is: 108.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.14 : 129.83 = 78.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.14/129.83 = 78.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.14x = 129.83 × 78.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.14x = 10,206.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,206.19/94.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.42

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