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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.34, 135.58 and 66.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.34, 135.58 and 66.46 is: 99.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.34 : 135.58 = 66.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.34/135.58 = 66.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.34x = 135.58 × 66.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.34x = 9,010.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,010.65/90.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.74

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