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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.22, 148.74 and 68.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.22, 148.74 and 68.80 is: 103.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.22 : 148.74 = 68.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.22/148.74 = 68.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.22x = 148.74 × 68.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.22x = 10,233.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,233.31/99.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.14

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