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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99, 148.14 and 62.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99, 148.14 and 62.70 is: 93.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99 : 148.14 = 62.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99/148.14 = 62.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99x = 148.14 × 62.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99x = 9,288.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,288.38/99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.82

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