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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.79, 161.85 and 99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.79, 161.85 and 99 is: 148.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.79 : 161.85 = 99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.79/161.85 = 99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.79x = 161.85 × 99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.79x = 16,023.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,023.15/107.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.65

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