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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.26, 129.93 and 79.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.26, 129.93 and 79.50 is: 109.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.26 : 129.93 = 79.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.26/129.93 = 79.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.26x = 129.93 × 79.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.26x = 10,329.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,329.44/94.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.58

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