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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.21, 136.84 and 66.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.21, 136.84 and 66.46 is: 91.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.21 : 136.84 = 66.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.21/136.84 = 66.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.21x = 136.84 × 66.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.21x = 9,094.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,094.39/99.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.67

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