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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.19, 129.74 and 89.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.19, 129.74 and 89.55 is: 123.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.19 : 129.74 = 89.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.19/129.74 = 89.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.19x = 129.74 × 89.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.19x = 11,617.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,617.77/94.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.35

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