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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.02, 117.36 and 66.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.02, 117.36 and 66.66 is: 92.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.02 : 117.36 = 66.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.02/117.36 = 66.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.02x = 117.36 × 66.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.02x = 7,823.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,823.22/85.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.02

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