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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.98, 202.56 and 66.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.98, 202.56 and 66.54 is: 99.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.98 : 202.56 = 66.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.98/202.56 = 66.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.98x = 202.56 × 66.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.98x = 13,478.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,478.34/134.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.85

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