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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95.59, 142.72 and 66.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95.59, 142.72 and 66.47 is: 99.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95.59 : 142.72 = 66.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95.59/142.72 = 66.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95.59x = 142.72 × 66.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95.59x = 9,486.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,486.60/95.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.25

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