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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.18, 136.83 and 66.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.18, 136.83 and 66.42 is: 91.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.18 : 136.83 = 66.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.18/136.83 = 66.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.18x = 136.83 × 66.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.18x = 9,088.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,088.25/99.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.63

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