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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99, 136.26 and 88.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99, 136.26 and 88.08 is: 121.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99 : 136.26 = 88.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99/136.26 = 88.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99x = 136.26 × 88.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99x = 12,001.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,001.78/99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.23

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