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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.14, 136.65 and 66.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.14, 136.65 and 66.38 is: 91.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.14 : 136.65 = 66.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.14/136.65 = 66.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.14x = 136.65 × 66.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.14x = 9,070.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,070.83/99.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.50

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