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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.13, 148.70 and 90.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.13, 148.70 and 90.33 is: 135.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.13 : 148.70 = 90.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.13/148.70 = 90.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.13x = 148.70 × 90.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.13x = 13,432.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,432.30/99.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.51

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