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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.84, 136.30 and 66.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.84, 136.30 and 66.08 is: 91.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.84 : 136.30 = 66.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.84/136.30 = 66.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.84x = 136.30 × 66.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.84x = 9,006.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,006.70/98.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.12

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