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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.92, 117.23 and 66.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.92, 117.23 and 66.49 is: 91.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.92 : 117.23 = 66.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.92/117.23 = 66.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.92x = 117.23 × 66.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.92x = 7,794.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,794.00/84.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.79

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