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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.70, 137.62 and 58.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.70, 137.62 and 58.27 is: 80.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.70 : 137.62 = 58.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.70/137.62 = 58.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.70x = 137.62 × 58.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.70x = 8,019.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,019.12/99.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.43

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