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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.09, 136.73 and 55.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.09, 136.73 and 55.41 is: 76.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.09 : 136.73 = 55.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.09/136.73 = 55.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.09x = 136.73 × 55.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.09x = 7,575.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,575.93/99.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.46

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