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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.16, 123.11 and 66.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.16, 123.11 and 66.99 is: 92.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.16 : 123.11 = 66.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.16/123.11 = 66.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.16x = 123.11 × 66.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.16x = 8,247.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,247.14/89.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.50

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