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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.13, 136.79 and 54.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.13, 136.79 and 54.87 is: 75.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.13 : 136.79 = 54.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.13/136.79 = 54.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.13x = 136.79 × 54.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.13x = 7,505.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,505.29/99.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.71

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