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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.98, 168.42 and 99.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.98, 168.42 and 99.20 is: 147.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.98 : 168.42 = 99.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.98/168.42 = 99.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.98x = 168.42 × 99.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.98x = 16,707.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,707.26/112.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.88

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