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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.76, 137.92 and 95.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.76, 137.92 and 95.45 is: 131.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.76 : 137.92 = 95.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.76/137.92 = 95.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.76x = 137.92 × 95.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.76x = 13,164.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,164.46/99.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.96

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