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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 82.16, 113.34 and 66.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 82.16, 113.34 and 66.64 is: 91.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    82.16 : 113.34 = 66.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    82.16/113.34 = 66.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    82.16x = 113.34 × 66.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    82.16x = 7,552.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,552.55/82.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.92

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