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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.17, 129.98 and 61.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.17, 129.98 and 61.42 is: 84.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.17 : 129.98 = 61.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.17/129.98 = 61.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.17x = 129.98 × 61.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.17x = 7,983.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,983.37/94.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.78

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