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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.19, 129.96 and 54.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.19, 129.96 and 54.85 is: 75.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.19 : 129.96 = 54.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.19/129.96 = 54.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.19x = 129.96 × 54.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.19x = 7,127.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,127.81/94.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.68

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