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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.79, 129.97 and 85.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.79, 129.97 and 85.54 is: 117.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.79 : 129.97 = 85.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.79/129.97 = 85.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.79x = 129.97 × 85.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.79x = 11,116.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,116.56/94.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.28

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