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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.79, 132.93 and 66.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.79, 132.93 and 66.07 is: 98.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.79 : 132.93 = 66.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.79/132.93 = 66.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.79x = 132.93 × 66.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.79x = 8,782.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,782.35/88.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.91

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