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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.23, 129.99 and 55.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.23, 129.99 and 55.41 is: 76.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.23 : 129.99 = 55.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.23/129.99 = 55.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.23x = 129.99 × 55.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.23x = 7,202.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,202.75/94.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.44

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