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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.17, 136.84 and 66.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.17, 136.84 and 66.52 is: 91.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.17 : 136.84 = 66.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.17/136.84 = 66.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.17x = 136.84 × 66.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.17x = 9,102.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,102.73/99.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.79

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