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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.20, 129.85 and 70.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.20, 129.85 and 70.96 is: 97.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.20 : 129.85 = 70.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.20/129.85 = 70.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.20x = 129.85 × 70.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.20x = 9,214.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,214.84/94.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.82

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