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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.74, 123.82 and 66.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.74, 123.82 and 66.48 is: 91.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.74 : 123.82 = 66.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.74/123.82 = 66.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.74x = 123.82 × 66.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.74x = 8,231.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,231.55/89.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.73

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