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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.76, 137.62 and 64.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.76, 137.62 and 64.72 is: 89.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.76 : 137.62 = 64.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.76/137.62 = 64.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.76x = 137.62 × 64.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.76x = 8,906.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,906.77/99.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.28

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