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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99, 136.62 and 57.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99, 136.62 and 57.54 is: 79.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99 : 136.62 = 57.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99/136.62 = 57.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99x = 136.62 × 57.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99x = 7,861.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,861.11/99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.41

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