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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.14, 129.93 and 68.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.14, 129.93 and 68.00 is: 93.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.14 : 129.93 = 68.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.14/129.93 = 68.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.14x = 129.93 × 68.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.14x = 8,834.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,834.82/94.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.85

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