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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99, 136.68 and 64.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99, 136.68 and 64.56 is: 89.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99 : 136.68 = 64.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99/136.68 = 64.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99x = 136.68 × 64.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99x = 8,824.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,824.06/99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.13

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