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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.17, 148.82 and 66.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.17, 148.82 and 66.73 is: 100.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.17 : 148.82 = 66.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.17/148.82 = 66.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.17x = 148.82 × 66.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.17x = 9,931.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,931.41/99.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.15

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