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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.14, 136.71 and 64.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.14, 136.71 and 64.13 is: 88.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.14 : 136.71 = 64.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.14/136.71 = 64.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.14x = 136.71 × 64.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.14x = 8,767.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,767.21/99.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.43

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