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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.19, 136.93 and 66.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.19, 136.93 and 66.61 is: 91.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.19 : 136.93 = 66.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.19/136.93 = 66.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.19x = 136.93 × 66.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.19x = 9,120.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,120.91/99.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.96

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