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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.92, 121.28 and 66.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.92, 121.28 and 66.05 is: 91.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.92 : 121.28 = 66.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.92/121.28 = 66.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.92x = 121.28 × 66.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.92x = 8,011.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,011.01/87.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.11

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