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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.79, 134.95 and 66.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.79, 134.95 and 66.77 is: 92.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.79 : 134.95 = 66.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.79/134.95 = 66.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.79x = 134.95 × 66.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.79x = 9,009.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,009.77/97.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.14

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