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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.13, 148.37 and 95.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.13, 148.37 and 95.56 is: 143.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.13 : 148.37 = 95.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.13/148.37 = 95.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.13x = 148.37 × 95.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.13x = 14,178.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,178.00/99.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.03

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