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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.29, 129.95 and 70.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.29, 129.95 and 70.94 is: 97.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.29 : 129.95 = 70.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.29/129.95 = 70.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.29x = 129.95 × 70.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.29x = 9,217.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,217.65/94.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.76

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