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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99, 147.65 and 92.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99, 147.65 and 92.16 is: 137.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99 : 147.65 = 92.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99/147.65 = 92.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99x = 147.65 × 92.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99x = 13,606.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,606.96/99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.44

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