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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.60, 135.72 and 66.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.60, 135.72 and 66.57 is: 99.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.60 : 135.72 = 66.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.60/135.72 = 66.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.60x = 135.72 × 66.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.60x = 9,034.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,034.88/90.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.72

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