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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.37, 169.98 and 99.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.37, 169.98 and 99.87 is: 149.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.37 : 169.98 = 99.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.37/169.98 = 99.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.37x = 169.98 × 99.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.37x = 16,975.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,975.90/113.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.74

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