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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.74, 135.81 and 66.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.74, 135.81 and 66.28 is: 99.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.74 : 135.81 = 66.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.74/135.81 = 66.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.74x = 135.81 × 66.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.74x = 9,000.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,000.81/90.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.19

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