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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.79, 129.37 and 66.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.79, 129.37 and 66.09 is: 91.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.79 : 129.37 = 66.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.79/129.37 = 66.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.79x = 129.37 × 66.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.79x = 8,549.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,549.73/93.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.16

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