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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.12, 151.62 and 99.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.12, 151.62 and 99.86 is: 137.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.12 : 151.62 = 99.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.12/151.62 = 99.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.12x = 151.62 × 99.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.12x = 15,140.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,140.77/110.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.49

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