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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.65, 134.36 and 66.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.65, 134.36 and 66.65 is: 99.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.65 : 134.36 = 66.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.65/134.36 = 66.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.65x = 134.36 × 66.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.65x = 8,954.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,954.34/89.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.88

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