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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90, 134.61 and 66.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90, 134.61 and 66.78 is: 99.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90 : 134.61 = 66.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90/134.61 = 66.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90x = 134.61 × 66.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90x = 8,989.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,989.26/90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.88

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