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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.99, 202.35 and 66.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.99, 202.35 and 66.48 is: 99.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.99 : 202.35 = 66.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.99/202.35 = 66.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.99x = 202.35 × 66.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.99x = 13,452.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,452.23/134.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.65

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