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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.28, 129.91 and 66.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.28, 129.91 and 66.68 is: 91.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.28 : 129.91 = 66.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.28/129.91 = 66.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.28x = 129.91 × 66.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.28x = 8,661.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,661.58/94.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.88

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