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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.13, 136.83 and 64.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.13, 136.83 and 64.16 is: 88.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.13 : 136.83 = 64.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.13/136.83 = 64.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.13x = 136.83 × 64.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.13x = 8,779.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,779.85/99.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.57

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