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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.70, 137.54 and 68.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.70, 137.54 and 68.62 is: 94.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.70 : 137.54 = 68.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.70/137.54 = 68.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.70x = 137.54 × 68.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.70x = 9,437.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,437.99/99.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.66

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