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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.97, 202.48 and 66.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.97, 202.48 and 66.47 is: 99.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.97 : 202.48 = 66.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.97/202.48 = 66.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.97x = 202.48 × 66.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.97x = 13,459.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,459.18/134.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.72

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