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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.33, 136.87 and 92.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.33, 136.87 and 92.50 is: 127.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.33 : 136.87 = 92.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.33/136.87 = 92.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.33x = 136.87 × 92.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.33x = 12,660.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,660.48/99.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.46

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