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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.06, 136.64 and 71.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.06, 136.64 and 71.50 is: 98.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.06 : 136.64 = 71.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.06/136.64 = 71.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.06x = 136.64 × 71.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.06x = 9,769.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,769.76/99.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.62

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