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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.93, 137.96 and 67.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.93, 137.96 and 67.23 is: 92.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.93 : 137.96 = 67.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.93/137.96 = 67.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.93x = 137.96 × 67.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.93x = 9,275.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,275.05/99.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.82

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