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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.12, 136.74 and 74.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.12, 136.74 and 74.52 is: 102.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.12 : 136.74 = 74.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.12/136.74 = 74.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.12x = 136.74 × 74.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.12x = 10,189.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,189.73/99.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.80

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