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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.15, 136.68 and 73.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.15, 136.68 and 73.23 is: 100.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.15 : 136.68 = 73.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.15/136.68 = 73.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.15x = 136.68 × 73.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.15x = 10,009.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,009.08/99.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.95

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