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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94, 140.82 and 66.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94, 140.82 and 66.56 is: 99.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94 : 140.82 = 66.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94/140.82 = 66.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94x = 140.82 × 66.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94x = 9,372.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,372.98/94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.71

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