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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.53, 130.38 and 66.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.53, 130.38 and 66.87 is: 92.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.53 : 130.38 = 66.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.53/130.38 = 66.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.53x = 130.38 × 66.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.53x = 8,718.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,718.51/94.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.23

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