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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.79, 202.21 and 66.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.79, 202.21 and 66.29 is: 99.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.79 : 202.21 = 66.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.79/202.21 = 66.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.79x = 202.21 × 66.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.79x = 13,404.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,404.50/134.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.45

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