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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.16, 117.27 and 66.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.16, 117.27 and 66.66 is: 91.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.16 : 117.27 = 66.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.16/117.27 = 66.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.16x = 117.27 × 66.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.16x = 7,817.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,817.22/85.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.80

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