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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.05, 136.69 and 55.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.05, 136.69 and 55.38 is: 76.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.05 : 136.69 = 55.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.05/136.69 = 55.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.05x = 136.69 × 55.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.05x = 7,569.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,569.89/99.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.42

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