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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.59, 137.44 and 66.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.59, 137.44 and 66.84 is: 92.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.59 : 137.44 = 66.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.59/137.44 = 66.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.59x = 137.44 × 66.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.59x = 9,186.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,186.49/99.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.24

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