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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.32, 129.96 and 65.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.32, 129.96 and 65.16 is: 89.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.32 : 129.96 = 65.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.32/129.96 = 65.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.32x = 129.96 × 65.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.32x = 8,468.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,468.19/94.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.78

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