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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.58, 129.82 and 85.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.58, 129.82 and 85.28 is: 117.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.58 : 129.82 = 85.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.58/129.82 = 85.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.58x = 129.82 × 85.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.58x = 11,071.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,071.05/94.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.05

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