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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.52, 137.28 and 65.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.52, 137.28 and 65.04 is: 89.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.52 : 137.28 = 65.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.52/137.28 = 65.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.52x = 137.28 × 65.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.52x = 8,928.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,928.69/99.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.72

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