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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.47, 123.42 and 66.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.47, 123.42 and 66.16 is: 91.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.47 : 123.42 = 66.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.47/123.42 = 66.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.47x = 123.42 × 66.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.47x = 8,165.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,165.47/89.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.26

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