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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.19, 129.83 and 74.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.19, 129.83 and 74.49 is: 102.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.19 : 129.83 = 74.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.19/129.83 = 74.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.19x = 129.83 × 74.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.19x = 9,671.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,671.04/94.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.68

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