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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.87, 142.05 and 66.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.87, 142.05 and 66.02 is: 98.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.87 : 142.05 = 66.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.87/142.05 = 66.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.87x = 142.05 × 66.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.87x = 9,377.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,377.68/94.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.85

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