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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.13, 136.74 and 62.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.13, 136.74 and 62.22 is: 85.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.13 : 136.74 = 62.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.13/136.74 = 62.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.13x = 136.74 × 62.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.13x = 8,507.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,507.65/99.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.83

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