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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.19, 136.91 and 59.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.19, 136.91 and 59.88 is: 82.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.19 : 136.91 = 59.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.19/136.91 = 59.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.19x = 136.91 × 59.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.19x = 8,198.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,198.50/99.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.65

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