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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.19, 136.88 and 54.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.19, 136.88 and 54.93 is: 75.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.19 : 136.88 = 54.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.19/136.88 = 54.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.19x = 136.88 × 54.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.19x = 7,518.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,518.82/99.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.80

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