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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.40, 126.06 and 66.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.40, 126.06 and 66.79 is: 92.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.40 : 126.06 = 66.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.40/126.06 = 66.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.40x = 126.06 × 66.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.40x = 8,419.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,419.45/91.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.12

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