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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.16, 122.88 and 66.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.16, 122.88 and 66.96 is: 92.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.16 : 122.88 = 66.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.16/122.88 = 66.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.16x = 122.88 × 66.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.16x = 8,228.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,228.04/89.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.28

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