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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.21, 134.13 and 66.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.21, 134.13 and 66.08 is: 91.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.21 : 134.13 = 66.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.21/134.13 = 66.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.21x = 134.13 × 66.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.21x = 8,863.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,863.31/97.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.18

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