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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.19, 135.39 and 66.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.19, 135.39 and 66.63 is: 91.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.19 : 135.39 = 66.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.19/135.39 = 66.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.19x = 135.39 × 66.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.19x = 9,021.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,021.04/98.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.87

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