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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.99, 136.56 and 64.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.99, 136.56 and 64.01 is: 88.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.99 : 136.56 = 64.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.99/136.56 = 64.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.99x = 136.56 × 64.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.99x = 8,740.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,740.52/98.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.30

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