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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.14, 129.92 and 54.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.14, 129.92 and 54.79 is: 75.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.14 : 129.92 = 54.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.14/129.92 = 54.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.14x = 129.92 × 54.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.14x = 7,118.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,118.32/94.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.61

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