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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.17, 135.38 and 66.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.17, 135.38 and 66.60 is: 91.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.17 : 135.38 = 66.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.17/135.38 = 66.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.17x = 135.38 × 66.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.17x = 9,016.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,016.31/98.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.84

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