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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.03, 136.58 and 71.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.03, 136.58 and 71.36 is: 98.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.03 : 136.58 = 71.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.03/136.58 = 71.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.03x = 136.58 × 71.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.03x = 9,745.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,745.31/99.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.41

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