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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.84, 136.32 and 66.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.84, 136.32 and 66.02 is: 91.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.84 : 136.32 = 66.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.84/136.32 = 66.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.84x = 136.32 × 66.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.84x = 8,999.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,999.85/98.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.05

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