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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.05, 136.68 and 69.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.05, 136.68 and 69.55 is: 95.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.05 : 136.68 = 69.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.05/136.68 = 69.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.05x = 136.68 × 69.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.05x = 9,505.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,505.41/99.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.97

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