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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.20, 129.98 and 59.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.20, 129.98 and 59.68 is: 82.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.20 : 129.98 = 59.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.20/129.98 = 59.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.20x = 129.98 × 59.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.20x = 7,757.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,757.21/94.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.35

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