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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.20, 135.10 and 66.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.20, 135.10 and 66.08 is: 98.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.20 : 135.10 = 66.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.20/135.10 = 66.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.20x = 135.10 × 66.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.20x = 8,927.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,927.41/90.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.97

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