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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.23, 136.91 and 64.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.23, 136.91 and 64.29 is: 88.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.23 : 136.91 = 64.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.23/136.91 = 64.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.23x = 136.91 × 64.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.23x = 8,802.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,802.17/99.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.70

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