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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.07, 136.59 and 71.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.07, 136.59 and 71.43 is: 98.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.07 : 136.59 = 71.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.07/136.59 = 71.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.07x = 136.59 × 71.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.07x = 9,756.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,756.61/99.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.48

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