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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.61, 169.68 and 99.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.61, 169.68 and 99.99 is: 149.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.61 : 169.68 = 99.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.61/169.68 = 99.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.61x = 169.68 × 99.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.61x = 16,966.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,966.30/113.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.34

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