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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 82.95, 114.28 and 66.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 82.95, 114.28 and 66.54 is: 91.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    82.95 : 114.28 = 66.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    82.95/114.28 = 66.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    82.95x = 114.28 × 66.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    82.95x = 7,604.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,604.45/82.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.68

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