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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.29, 129.85 and 65.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.29, 129.85 and 65.13 is: 89.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.29 : 129.85 = 65.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.29/129.85 = 65.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.29x = 129.85 × 65.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.29x = 8,456.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,456.97/94.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.69

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