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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99, 136.50 and 74.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99, 136.50 and 74.10 is: 102.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99 : 136.50 = 74.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99/136.50 = 74.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99x = 136.50 × 74.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99x = 10,114.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,114.65/99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.17

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