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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.16, 136.84 and 54.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.16, 136.84 and 54.90 is: 75.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.16 : 136.84 = 54.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.16/136.84 = 54.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.16x = 136.84 × 54.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.16x = 7,512.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,512.84/99.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.77

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