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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.38, 129.89 and 84.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.38, 129.89 and 84.66 is: 116.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.38 : 129.89 = 84.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.38/129.89 = 84.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.38x = 129.89 × 84.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.38x = 10,996.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,996.06/94.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.51

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