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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.22, 136.90 and 59.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.22, 136.90 and 59.88 is: 82.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.22 : 136.90 = 59.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.22/136.90 = 59.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.22x = 136.90 × 59.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.22x = 8,197.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,197.57/99.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.62

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