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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.65, 135.79 and 66.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.65, 135.79 and 66.26 is: 99.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.65 : 135.79 = 66.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.65/135.79 = 66.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.65x = 135.79 × 66.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.65x = 8,997.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,997.45/90.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.25

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