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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.13, 136.69 and 68.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.13, 136.69 and 68.06 is: 93.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.13 : 136.69 = 68.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.13/136.69 = 68.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.13x = 136.69 × 68.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.13x = 9,303.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,303.12/99.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.85

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