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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86.96, 119.92 and 66.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86.96, 119.92 and 66.23 is: 91.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86.96 : 119.92 = 66.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86.96/119.92 = 66.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86.96x = 119.92 × 66.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86.96x = 7,942.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,942.30/86.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.33

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