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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.83, 137.71 and 68.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.83, 137.71 and 68.75 is: 94.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.83 : 137.71 = 68.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.83/137.71 = 68.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.83x = 137.71 × 68.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.83x = 9,467.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,467.48/99.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.83

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