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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.04, 136.62 and 69.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.04, 136.62 and 69.88 is: 96.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.04 : 136.62 = 69.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.04/136.62 = 69.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.04x = 136.62 × 69.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.04x = 9,547.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,547.01/99.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.40

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