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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.88, 138.39 and 98.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.88, 138.39 and 98.32 is: 136.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.88 : 138.39 = 98.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.88/138.39 = 98.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.88x = 138.39 × 98.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.88x = 13,606.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,606.50/99.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.23

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