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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 78.93, 109.08 and 66.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 78.93, 109.08 and 66.58 is: 92.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    78.93 : 109.08 = 66.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    78.93/109.08 = 66.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    78.93x = 109.08 × 66.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    78.93x = 7,262.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,262.27/78.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.01

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