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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.78, 128.02 and 66.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.78, 128.02 and 66.60 is: 91.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.78 : 128.02 = 66.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.78/128.02 = 66.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.78x = 128.02 × 66.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.78x = 8,526.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,526.13/92.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.90

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