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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.66, 127.79 and 66.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.66, 127.79 and 66.51 is: 91.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.66 : 127.79 = 66.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.66/127.79 = 66.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.66x = 127.79 × 66.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.66x = 8,498.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,498.98/92.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.73

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