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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.14, 136.83 and 57.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.14, 136.83 and 57.71 is: 79.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.14 : 136.83 = 57.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.14/136.83 = 57.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.14x = 136.83 × 57.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.14x = 7,896.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,896.17/99.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.64

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