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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.26, 129.86 and 74.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.26, 129.86 and 74.66 is: 102.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.26 : 129.86 = 74.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.26/129.86 = 74.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.26x = 129.86 × 74.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.26x = 9,695.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,695.35/94.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.86

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