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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.89, 142.14 and 66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.89, 142.14 and 66 is: 98.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.89 : 142.14 = 66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.89/142.14 = 66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.89x = 142.14 × 66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.89x = 9,381.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,381.24/94.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.86

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