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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.84, 137.76 and 61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.84, 137.76 and 61 is: 84.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.84 : 137.76 = 61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.84/137.76 = 61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.84x = 137.76 × 61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.84x = 8,403.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,403.36/99.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.17

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