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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.92, 109.43 and 66.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.92, 109.43 and 66.54 is: 99.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.92 : 109.43 = 66.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.92/109.43 = 66.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.92x = 109.43 × 66.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.92x = 7,281.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,281.64/72.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.85

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