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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.73, 136.23 and 66.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.73, 136.23 and 66.04 is: 91.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.73 : 136.23 = 66.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.73/136.23 = 66.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.73x = 136.23 × 66.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.73x = 8,996.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,996.63/98.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.13

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