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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.11, 148.86 and 96.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.11, 148.86 and 96.27 is: 144.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.11 : 148.86 = 96.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.11/148.86 = 96.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.11x = 148.86 × 96.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.11x = 14,330.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,330.75/99.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.60

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