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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.03, 136.57 and 64.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.03, 136.57 and 64.04 is: 88.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.03 : 136.57 = 64.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.03/136.57 = 64.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.03x = 136.57 × 64.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.03x = 8,746.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,746.37/99.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.32

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