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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.10, 136.68 and 71.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.10, 136.68 and 71.38 is: 98.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.10 : 136.68 = 71.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.10/136.68 = 71.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.10x = 136.68 × 71.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.10x = 9,756.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,756.22/99.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.45

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