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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99, 135.72 and 91.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99, 135.72 and 91.68 is: 125.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99 : 135.72 = 91.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99/135.72 = 91.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99x = 135.72 × 91.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99x = 12,442.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,442.81/99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.68

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