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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.24, 129.85 and 69.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.24, 129.85 and 69.65 is: 95.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.24 : 129.85 = 69.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.24/129.85 = 69.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.24x = 129.85 × 69.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.24x = 9,043.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,043.23/94.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.96

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