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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.22, 137.01 and 73.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.22, 137.01 and 73.30 is: 101.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.22 : 137.01 = 73.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.22/137.01 = 73.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.22x = 137.01 × 73.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.22x = 10,042.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,042.83/99.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.22

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