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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.59, 116.81 and 66.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.59, 116.81 and 66.25 is: 91.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.59 : 116.81 = 66.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.59/116.81 = 66.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.59x = 116.81 × 66.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.59x = 7,738.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,738.66/84.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.48

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