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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.72, 134.88 and 66.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.72, 134.88 and 66.64 is: 91.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.72 : 134.88 = 66.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.72/134.88 = 66.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.72x = 134.88 × 66.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.72x = 8,988.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,988.40/97.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.98

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