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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.04, 136.62 and 65.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.04, 136.62 and 65.38 is: 90.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.04 : 136.62 = 65.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.04/136.62 = 65.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.04x = 136.62 × 65.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.04x = 8,932.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,932.22/99.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.19

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