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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99, 147.78 and 85.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99, 147.78 and 85.32 is: 127.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99 : 147.78 = 85.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99/147.78 = 85.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99x = 147.78 × 85.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99x = 12,608.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,608.59/99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.36

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