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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.15, 129.92 and 63.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.15, 129.92 and 63.01 is: 86.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.15 : 129.92 = 63.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.15/129.92 = 63.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.15x = 129.92 × 63.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.15x = 8,186.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,186.26/94.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.95

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