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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.85, 136.28 and 66.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.85, 136.28 and 66.62 is: 99.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.85 : 136.28 = 66.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.85/136.28 = 66.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.85x = 136.28 × 66.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.85x = 9,077.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,077.96/90.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.92

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