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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.88, 142.36 and 66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.88, 142.36 and 66 is: 99.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.88 : 142.36 = 66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.88/142.36 = 66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.88x = 142.36 × 66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.88x = 9,395.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,395.76/94.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.03

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