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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.13, 104.83 and 66.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.13, 104.83 and 66.86 is: 92.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.13 : 104.83 = 66.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.13/104.83 = 66.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.13x = 104.83 × 66.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.13x = 7,008.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,008.93/76.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.07

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