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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86.64, 119.64 and 66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86.64, 119.64 and 66 is: 91.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86.64 : 119.64 = 66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86.64/119.64 = 66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86.64x = 119.64 × 66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86.64x = 7,896.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,896.24/86.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.14

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