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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.13, 148.65 and 60.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.13, 148.65 and 60.10 is: 90.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.13 : 148.65 = 60.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.13/148.65 = 60.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.13x = 148.65 × 60.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.13x = 8,933.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,933.87/99.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.12

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