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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.16, 129.88 and 68.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.16, 129.88 and 68.28 is: 94.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.16 : 129.88 = 68.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.16/129.88 = 68.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.16x = 129.88 × 68.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.16x = 8,868.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,868.21/94.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.18

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