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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.15, 129.97 and 66.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.15, 129.97 and 66.56 is: 91.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.15 : 129.97 = 66.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.15/129.97 = 66.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.15x = 129.97 × 66.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.15x = 8,650.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,650.80/94.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.88

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