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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.99, 148.49 and 68.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.99, 148.49 and 68.75 is: 103.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.99 : 148.49 = 68.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.99/148.49 = 68.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.99x = 148.49 × 68.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.99x = 10,208.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,208.69/98.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.13

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