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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86.97, 119.88 and 66.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86.97, 119.88 and 66.22 is: 91.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86.97 : 119.88 = 66.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86.97/119.88 = 66.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86.97x = 119.88 × 66.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86.97x = 7,938.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,938.15/86.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.27

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