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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.80, 129.97 and 93.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.80, 129.97 and 93.06 is: 127.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.80 : 129.97 = 93.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.80/129.97 = 93.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.80x = 129.97 × 93.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.80x = 12,095.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,095.61/94.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.59

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