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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.14, 98.99 and 60.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.14, 98.99 and 60.14 is: 90.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.14 : 98.99 = 60.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.14/98.99 = 60.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.14x = 98.99 × 60.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.14x = 5,953.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,953.66/66.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.02

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