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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.97, 105.89 and 66.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.97, 105.89 and 66.57 is: 91.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.97 : 105.89 = 66.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.97/105.89 = 66.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.97x = 105.89 × 66.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.97x = 7,049.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,049.26/76.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.59

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