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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.14, 148.84 and 72.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.14, 148.84 and 72.07 is: 108.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.14 : 148.84 = 72.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.14/148.84 = 72.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.14x = 148.84 × 72.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.14x = 10,726.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,726.35/99.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.20

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