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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.98, 135.28 and 66.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.98, 135.28 and 66.89 is: 92.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.98 : 135.28 = 66.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.98/135.28 = 66.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.98x = 135.28 × 66.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.98x = 9,048.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,048.82/97.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.35

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