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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.14, 98.76 and 61.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.14, 98.76 and 61.02 is: 91.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.14 : 98.76 = 61.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.14/98.76 = 61.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.14x = 98.76 × 61.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.14x = 6,026.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,026.34/66.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.11

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