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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.14, 136.64 and 80.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.14, 136.64 and 80.68 is: 111.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.14 : 136.64 = 80.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.14/136.64 = 80.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.14x = 136.64 × 80.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.14x = 11,024.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,024.12/99.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.20

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