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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.69, 162.90 and 99.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.69, 162.90 and 99.59 is: 149.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.69 : 162.90 = 99.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.69/162.90 = 99.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.69x = 162.90 × 99.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.69x = 16,222.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,222.40/108.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.25

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