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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.94, 137.90 and 60.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.94, 137.90 and 60.59 is: 83.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.94 : 137.90 = 60.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.94/137.90 = 60.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.94x = 137.90 × 60.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.94x = 8,355.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,355.36/99.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.60

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