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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 81.83, 113.01 and 66.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 81.83, 113.01 and 66.44 is: 91.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    81.83 : 113.01 = 66.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    81.83/113.01 = 66.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    81.83x = 113.01 × 66.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    81.83x = 7,507.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,507.49/81.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.75

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