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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.13, 148.56 and 86.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.13, 148.56 and 86.26 is: 129.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.13 : 148.56 = 86.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.13/148.56 = 86.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.13x = 148.56 × 86.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.13x = 12,814.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,814.79/99.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.27

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