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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.22, 148.70 and 73.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.22, 148.70 and 73.60 is: 110.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.22 : 148.70 = 73.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.22/148.70 = 73.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.22x = 148.70 × 73.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.22x = 10,944.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,944.32/99.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.30

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