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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.85, 202.44 and 99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.85, 202.44 and 99 is: 148.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.85 : 202.44 = 99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.85/202.44 = 99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.85x = 202.44 × 99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.85x = 20,041.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,041.56/134.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.62

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