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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.21, 129.99 and 80.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.21, 129.99 and 80.32 is: 110.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.21 : 129.99 = 80.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.21/129.99 = 80.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.21x = 129.99 × 80.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.21x = 10,440.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,440.80/94.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.82

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