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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.99, 187.59 and 99.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.99, 187.59 and 99.39 is: 137.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.99 : 187.59 = 99.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.99/187.59 = 99.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.99x = 187.59 × 99.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.99x = 18,644.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,644.57/135.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.10

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