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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.94, 137.96 and 67.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.94, 137.96 and 67.18 is: 92.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.94 : 137.96 = 67.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.94/137.96 = 67.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.94x = 137.96 × 67.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.94x = 9,268.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,268.15/99.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.74

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