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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.68, 137.28 and 91.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.68, 137.28 and 91.04 is: 125.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.68 : 137.28 = 91.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.68/137.28 = 91.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.68x = 137.28 × 91.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.68x = 12,497.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,497.97/99.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.38

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