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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.30, 129.96 and 68.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.30, 129.96 and 68.04 is: 93.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.30 : 129.96 = 68.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.30/129.96 = 68.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.30x = 129.96 × 68.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.30x = 8,842.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,842.48/94.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.77

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