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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95.84, 132.20 and 66.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95.84, 132.20 and 66.72 is: 92.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95.84 : 132.20 = 66.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95.84/132.20 = 66.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95.84x = 132.20 × 66.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95.84x = 8,820.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,820.38/95.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.03

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