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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.13, 136.68 and 72.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.13, 136.68 and 72.89 is: 100.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.13 : 136.68 = 72.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.13/136.68 = 72.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.13x = 136.68 × 72.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.13x = 9,962.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,962.61/99.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.50

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