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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.83, 137.79 and 67.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.83, 137.79 and 67.09 is: 92.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.83 : 137.79 = 67.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.83/137.79 = 67.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.83x = 137.79 × 67.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.83x = 9,244.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,244.33/99.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.60

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