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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.54, 105.63 and 66.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.54, 105.63 and 66.21 is: 91.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.54 : 105.63 = 66.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.54/105.63 = 66.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.54x = 105.63 × 66.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.54x = 6,993.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,993.76/76.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.38

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