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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.13, 137.03 and 90.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.13, 137.03 and 90.59 is: 125.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.13 : 137.03 = 90.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.13/137.03 = 90.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.13x = 137.03 × 90.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.13x = 12,413.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,413.55/99.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.22

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