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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.76, 137.58 and 78.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.76, 137.58 and 78.88 is: 108.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.76 : 137.58 = 78.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.76/137.58 = 78.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.76x = 137.58 × 78.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.76x = 10,852.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,852.31/99.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.78

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