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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.21, 129.97 and 59.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.21, 129.97 and 59.25 is: 81.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.21 : 129.97 = 59.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.21/129.97 = 59.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.21x = 129.97 × 59.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.21x = 7,700.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,700.72/94.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.74

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