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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99, 136.59 and 59.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99, 136.59 and 59.66 is: 82.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99 : 136.59 = 59.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99/136.59 = 59.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99x = 136.59 × 59.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99x = 8,148.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,148.56/99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.31

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