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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.96, 136.54 and 66.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.96, 136.54 and 66.19 is: 91.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.96 : 136.54 = 66.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.96/136.54 = 66.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.96x = 136.54 × 66.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.96x = 9,037.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,037.58/98.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.33

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