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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.04, 136.65 and 59.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.04, 136.65 and 59.70 is: 82.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.04 : 136.65 = 59.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.04/136.65 = 59.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.04x = 136.65 × 59.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.04x = 8,158.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,158.01/99.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.37

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