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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.17, 129.83 and 93.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.17, 129.83 and 93.03 is: 128.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.17 : 129.83 = 93.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.17/129.83 = 93.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.17x = 129.83 × 93.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.17x = 12,078.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,078.08/94.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.26

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