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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.61, 137.51 and 66.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.61, 137.51 and 66.47 is: 91.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.61 : 137.51 = 66.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.61/137.51 = 66.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.61x = 137.51 × 66.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.61x = 9,139.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,139.96/99.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.76

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