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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.24, 136.86 and 71.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.24, 136.86 and 71.58 is: 98.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.24 : 136.86 = 71.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.24/136.86 = 71.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.24x = 136.86 × 71.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.24x = 9,796.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,796.44/99.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.71

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