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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.81, 136.40 and 66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.81, 136.40 and 66 is: 91.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.81 : 136.40 = 66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.81/136.40 = 66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.81x = 136.40 × 66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.81x = 9,002.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,002.40/98.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.11

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