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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.50, 135.84 and 66.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.50, 135.84 and 66.20 is: 99.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.50 : 135.84 = 66.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.50/135.84 = 66.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.50x = 135.84 × 66.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.50x = 8,992.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,992.61/90.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.37

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