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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.64, 135.96 and 66.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.64, 135.96 and 66.56 is: 99.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.64 : 135.96 = 66.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.64/135.96 = 66.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.64x = 135.96 × 66.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.64x = 9,049.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,049.50/90.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.84

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