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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.46, 135.42 and 66.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.46, 135.42 and 66.25 is: 99.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.46 : 135.42 = 66.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.46/135.42 = 66.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.46x = 135.42 × 66.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.46x = 8,971.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,971.58/90.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.18

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