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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.05, 129.83 and 66.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.05, 129.83 and 66.42 is: 91.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.05 : 129.83 = 66.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.05/129.83 = 66.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.05x = 129.83 × 66.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.05x = 8,623.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,623.31/94.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.69

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