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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.16, 134.08 and 66.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.16, 134.08 and 66.02 is: 91.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.16 : 134.08 = 66.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.16/134.08 = 66.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.16x = 134.08 × 66.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.16x = 8,851.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,851.96/97.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.11

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