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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.72, 137.62 and 58.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.72, 137.62 and 58.28 is: 80.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.72 : 137.62 = 58.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.72/137.62 = 58.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.72x = 137.62 × 58.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.72x = 8,020.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,020.43/99.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.43

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