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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.17, 148.80 and 55.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.17, 148.80 and 55.79 is: 83.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.17 : 148.80 = 55.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.17/148.80 = 55.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.17x = 148.80 × 55.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.17x = 8,300.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,300.70/99.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.70

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