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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.21, 136.86 and 62.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.21, 136.86 and 62.30 is: 85.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.21 : 136.86 = 62.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.21/136.86 = 62.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.21x = 136.86 × 62.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.21x = 8,526.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,526.38/99.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.94

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