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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.32, 136.68 and 71.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.32, 136.68 and 71.64 is: 98.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.32 : 136.68 = 71.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.32/136.68 = 71.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.32x = 136.68 × 71.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.32x = 9,791.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,791.76/99.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.59

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