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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.83, 136.96 and 98.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.83, 136.96 and 98.89 is: 135.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.83 : 136.96 = 98.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.83/136.96 = 98.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.83x = 136.96 × 98.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.83x = 13,543.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,543.38/99.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.66

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