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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.08, 129.86 and 64.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.08, 129.86 and 64.66 is: 89.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.08 : 129.86 = 64.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.08/129.86 = 64.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.08x = 129.86 × 64.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.08x = 8,396.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,396.10/94.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.24

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