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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.77, 120.93 and 66.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.77, 120.93 and 66.81 is: 92.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.77 : 120.93 = 66.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.77/120.93 = 66.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.77x = 120.93 × 66.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.77x = 8,079.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,079.33/87.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.06

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