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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.22, 129.93 and 63.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.22, 129.93 and 63.17 is: 87.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.22 : 129.93 = 63.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.22/129.93 = 63.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.22x = 129.93 × 63.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.22x = 8,207.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,207.68/94.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.11

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