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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.17, 129.81 and 66.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.17, 129.81 and 66.50 is: 91.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.17 : 129.81 = 66.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.17/129.81 = 66.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.17x = 129.81 × 66.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.17x = 8,632.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,632.37/94.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.67

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