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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.94, 137.96 and 90.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.94, 137.96 and 90.06 is: 124.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.94 : 137.96 = 90.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.94/137.96 = 90.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.94x = 137.96 × 90.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.94x = 12,424.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,424.68/99.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.32

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