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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.79, 156.06 and 99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.79, 156.06 and 99 is: 136.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.79 : 156.06 = 99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.79/156.06 = 99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.79x = 156.06 × 99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.79x = 15,449.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,449.94/112.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.98

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