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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.22, 121.91 and 66.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.22, 121.91 and 66.57 is: 91.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.22 : 121.91 = 66.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.22/121.91 = 66.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.22x = 121.91 × 66.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.22x = 8,115.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,115.22/88.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.99

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