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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.14, 136.76 and 71.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.14, 136.76 and 71.46 is: 98.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.14 : 136.76 = 71.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.14/136.76 = 71.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.14x = 136.76 × 71.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.14x = 9,772.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,772.51/99.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.58

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