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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.62, 130.38 and 66.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.62, 130.38 and 66.96 is: 92.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.62 : 130.38 = 66.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.62/130.38 = 66.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.62x = 130.38 × 66.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.62x = 8,730.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,730.24/94.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.27

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