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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.16, 120.18 and 66.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.16, 120.18 and 66.40 is: 91.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.16 : 120.18 = 66.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.16/120.18 = 66.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.16x = 120.18 × 66.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.16x = 7,979.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,979.95/87.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.56

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