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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.13, 135.39 and 66.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.13, 135.39 and 66.99 is: 92.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.13 : 135.39 = 66.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.13/135.39 = 66.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.13x = 135.39 × 66.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.13x = 9,070.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,070.16/98.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.43

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