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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.76, 137.73 and 68.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.76, 137.73 and 68.73 is: 94.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.76 : 137.73 = 68.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.76/137.73 = 68.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.76x = 137.73 × 68.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.76x = 9,466.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,466.18/99.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.89

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