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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.91, 137.84 and 67.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.91, 137.84 and 67.18 is: 92.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.91 : 137.84 = 67.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.91/137.84 = 67.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.91x = 137.84 × 67.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.91x = 9,259.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,259.23/99.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.67

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