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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.37, 130.12 and 66.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.37, 130.12 and 66.72 is: 92.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.37 : 130.12 = 66.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.37/130.12 = 66.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.37x = 130.12 × 66.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.37x = 8,682.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,682.30/94.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.01

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