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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.96, 136.61 and 66.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.96, 136.61 and 66.25 is: 91.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.96 : 136.61 = 66.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.96/136.61 = 66.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.96x = 136.61 × 66.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.96x = 9,050.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,050.24/98.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.46

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