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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.23, 120.25 and 66.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.23, 120.25 and 66.58 is: 91.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.23 : 120.25 = 66.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.23/120.25 = 66.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.23x = 120.25 × 66.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.23x = 8,006.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,006.25/87.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.78

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