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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95.47, 142.90 and 66.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95.47, 142.90 and 66.43 is: 99.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95.47 : 142.90 = 66.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95.47/142.90 = 66.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95.47x = 142.90 × 66.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95.47x = 9,492.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,492.85/95.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.43

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