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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.49, 121.96 and 66.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.49, 121.96 and 66.62 is: 91.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.49 : 121.96 = 66.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.49/121.96 = 66.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.49x = 121.96 × 66.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.49x = 8,124.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,124.98/88.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.82

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