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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.99, 167.63 and 99.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.99, 167.63 and 99.99 is: 149.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.99 : 167.63 = 99.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.99/167.63 = 99.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.99x = 167.63 × 99.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.99x = 16,760.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,760.82/111.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.66

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