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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.24, 130.16 and 66.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.24, 130.16 and 66.72 is: 92.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.24 : 130.16 = 66.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.24/130.16 = 66.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.24x = 130.16 × 66.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.24x = 8,684.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,684.28/94.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.15

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