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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.88, 136.49 and 66.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.88, 136.49 and 66.12 is: 91.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.88 : 136.49 = 66.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.88/136.49 = 66.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.88x = 136.49 × 66.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.88x = 9,024.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,024.72/98.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.27

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