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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.09, 148.68 and 60.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.09, 148.68 and 60.59 is: 90.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.09 : 148.68 = 60.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.09/148.68 = 60.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.09x = 148.68 × 60.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.09x = 9,008.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,008.89/99.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.92

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