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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.98, 135.28 and 66.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.98, 135.28 and 66.94 is: 92.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.98 : 135.28 = 66.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.98/135.28 = 66.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.98x = 135.28 × 66.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.98x = 9,055.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,055.64/97.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.42

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