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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99, 147.87 and 83.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99, 147.87 and 83.61 is: 124.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99 : 147.87 = 83.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99/147.87 = 83.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99x = 147.87 × 83.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99x = 12,363.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,363.41/99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.88

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