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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.30, 129.99 and 65.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.30, 129.99 and 65.14 is: 89.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.30 : 129.99 = 65.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.30/129.99 = 65.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.30x = 129.99 × 65.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.30x = 8,467.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,467.55/94.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.79

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