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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.19, 136.86 and 55.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.19, 136.86 and 55.51 is: 76.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.19 : 136.86 = 55.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.19/136.86 = 55.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.19x = 136.86 × 55.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.19x = 7,596.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,596.41/99.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.59

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