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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.20, 129.86 and 80.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.20, 129.86 and 80.28 is: 110.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.20 : 129.86 = 80.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.20/129.86 = 80.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.20x = 129.86 × 80.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.20x = 10,425.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,425.16/94.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.67

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