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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.72, 129.26 and 66.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.72, 129.26 and 66.08 is: 91.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.72 : 129.26 = 66.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.72/129.26 = 66.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.72x = 129.26 × 66.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.72x = 8,541.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,541.50/93.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.14

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