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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 79.74, 119.67 and 66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 79.74, 119.67 and 66 is: 99.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    79.74 : 119.67 = 66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    79.74/119.67 = 66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    79.74x = 119.67 × 66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    79.74x = 7,898.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,898.22/79.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.05

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