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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 81.94, 113.16 and 65.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 81.94, 113.16 and 65.66 is: 90.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    81.94 : 113.16 = 65.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    81.94/113.16 = 65.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    81.94x = 113.16 × 65.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    81.94x = 7,430.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,430.09/81.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.68

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