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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.02, 151.96 and 99.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.02, 151.96 and 99.66 is: 137.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.02 : 151.96 = 99.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.02/151.96 = 99.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.02x = 151.96 × 99.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.02x = 15,144.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,144.33/110.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.65

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