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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.98, 137.95 and 66.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.98, 137.95 and 66.23 is: 99.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.98 : 137.95 = 66.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.98/137.95 = 66.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.98x = 137.95 × 66.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.98x = 9,135.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,135.41/91.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.32

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