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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.79, 134.88 and 66.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.79, 134.88 and 66.65 is: 91.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.79 : 134.88 = 66.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.79/134.88 = 66.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.79x = 134.88 × 66.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.79x = 8,989.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,989.75/97.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.93

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