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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 81.23, 112.20 and 66.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 81.23, 112.20 and 66.74 is: 92.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    81.23 : 112.20 = 66.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    81.23/112.20 = 66.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    81.23x = 112.20 × 66.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    81.23x = 7,488.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,488.23/81.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.19

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