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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.99, 136.59 and 55.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.99, 136.59 and 55.32 is: 76.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.99 : 136.59 = 55.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.99/136.59 = 55.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.99x = 136.59 × 55.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.99x = 7,556.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,556.16/98.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.33

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