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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.14, 136.82 and 59.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.14, 136.82 and 59.83 is: 82.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.14 : 136.82 = 59.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.14/136.82 = 59.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.14x = 136.82 × 59.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.14x = 8,185.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,185.94/99.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.57

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