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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.22, 136.83 and 62.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.22, 136.83 and 62.38 is: 86.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.22 : 136.83 = 62.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.22/136.83 = 62.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.22x = 136.83 × 62.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.22x = 8,535.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,535.46/99.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.03

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