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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.93, 137.87 and 72.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.93, 137.87 and 72.24 is: 99.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.93 : 137.87 = 72.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.93/137.87 = 72.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.93x = 137.87 × 72.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.93x = 9,959.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,959.37/99.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.66

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