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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 83.16, 114.62 and 66.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 83.16, 114.62 and 66.84 is: 92.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    83.16 : 114.62 = 66.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    83.16/114.62 = 66.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    83.16x = 114.62 × 66.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    83.16x = 7,661.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,661.20/83.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.13

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