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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.02, 135.32 and 66.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.02, 135.32 and 66.94 is: 92.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.02 : 135.32 = 66.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.02/135.32 = 66.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.02x = 135.32 × 66.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.02x = 9,058.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,058.32/98.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.41

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