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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.58, 137.61 and 86.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.58, 137.61 and 86.86 is: 120.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.58 : 137.61 = 86.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.58/137.61 = 86.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.58x = 137.61 × 86.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.58x = 11,952.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,952.80/99.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.03

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