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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.12, 148.88 and 68.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.12, 148.88 and 68.74 is: 103.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.12 : 148.88 = 68.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.12/148.88 = 68.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.12x = 148.88 × 68.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.12x = 10,234.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,234.01/99.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.25

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