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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.92, 123.98 and 66.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.92, 123.98 and 66.64 is: 91.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.92 : 123.98 = 66.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.92/123.98 = 66.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.92x = 123.98 × 66.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.92x = 8,262.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,262.03/89.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.88

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