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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 82.26, 113.67 and 66.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 82.26, 113.67 and 66.69 is: 92.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    82.26 : 113.67 = 66.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    82.26/113.67 = 66.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    82.26x = 113.67 × 66.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    82.26x = 7,580.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,580.65/82.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.15

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