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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.87, 136.40 and 66.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.87, 136.40 and 66.11 is: 91.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.87 : 136.40 = 66.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.87/136.40 = 66.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.87x = 136.40 × 66.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.87x = 9,016.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,016.39/98.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.20

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