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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.28, 136.86 and 70.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.28, 136.86 and 70.12 is: 96.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.28 : 136.86 = 70.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.28/136.86 = 70.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.28x = 136.86 × 70.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.28x = 9,596.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,596.62/99.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.66

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