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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.92, 117.14 and 66.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.92, 117.14 and 66.50 is: 91.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.92 : 117.14 = 66.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.92/117.14 = 66.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.92x = 117.14 × 66.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.92x = 7,789.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,789.81/84.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.73

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