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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.83, 137.67 and 95.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.83, 137.67 and 95.88 is: 132.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.83 : 137.67 = 95.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.83/137.67 = 95.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.83x = 137.67 × 95.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.83x = 13,200.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,200.77/99.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.23

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