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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99, 147.84 and 96.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99, 147.84 and 96.75 is: 144.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99 : 147.84 = 96.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99/147.84 = 96.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99x = 147.84 × 96.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99x = 14,303.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,303.52/99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.48

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