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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.15, 98.01 and 66.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.15, 98.01 and 66.89 is: 92.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.15 : 98.01 = 66.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.15/98.01 = 66.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.15x = 98.01 × 66.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.15x = 6,556.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,556.13/71.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.15

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