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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.58, 135.48 and 66.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.58, 135.48 and 66.22 is: 99.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.58 : 135.48 = 66.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.58/135.48 = 66.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.58x = 135.48 × 66.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.58x = 8,971.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,971.49/90.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.04

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