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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.26, 130.01 and 66.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.26, 130.01 and 66.60 is: 91.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.26 : 130.01 = 66.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.26/130.01 = 66.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.26x = 130.01 × 66.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.26x = 8,658.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,658.67/94.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.86

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