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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.23, 136.89 and 92.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.23, 136.89 and 92.34 is: 127.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.23 : 136.89 = 92.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.23/136.89 = 92.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.23x = 136.89 × 92.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.23x = 12,640.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,640.42/99.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.39

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