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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.34, 129.92 and 85.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.34, 129.92 and 85.63 is: 117.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.34 : 129.92 = 85.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.34/129.92 = 85.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.34x = 129.92 × 85.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.34x = 11,124.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,124.30/94.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.92

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