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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.01, 122.77 and 66.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.01, 122.77 and 66.86 is: 92.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.01 : 122.77 = 66.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.01/122.77 = 66.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.01x = 122.77 × 66.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.01x = 8,208.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,208.40/89.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.22

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