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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.02, 136.69 and 65.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.02, 136.69 and 65.37 is: 90.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.02 : 136.69 = 65.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.02/136.69 = 65.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.02x = 136.69 × 65.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.02x = 8,935.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,935.47/99.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.24

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