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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.17, 129.87 and 66.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.17, 129.87 and 66.53 is: 91.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.17 : 129.87 = 66.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.17/129.87 = 66.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.17x = 129.87 × 66.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.17x = 8,639.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,639.60/94.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.74

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