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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.67, 137.62 and 66.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.67, 137.62 and 66.15 is: 99.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.67 : 137.62 = 66.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.67/137.62 = 66.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.67x = 137.62 × 66.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.67x = 9,103.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,103.56/91.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.31

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