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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.85, 136.53 and 66.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.85, 136.53 and 66.05 is: 91.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.85 : 136.53 = 66.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.85/136.53 = 66.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.85x = 136.53 × 66.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.85x = 9,017.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,017.81/98.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.23

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