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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.12, 148.88 and 96.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.12, 148.88 and 96.08 is: 144.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.12 : 148.88 = 96.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.12/148.88 = 96.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.12x = 148.88 × 96.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.12x = 14,304.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,304.39/99.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.31

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