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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.49, 148.36 and 99.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.49, 148.36 and 99.26 is: 136.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.49 : 148.36 = 99.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.49/148.36 = 99.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.49x = 148.36 × 99.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.49x = 14,725.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,725.22/107.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.99

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