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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.81, 129.33 and 66.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.81, 129.33 and 66.18 is: 91.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.81 : 129.33 = 66.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.81/129.33 = 66.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.81x = 129.33 × 66.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.81x = 8,559.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,559.06/93.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.24

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