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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.23, 148.90 and 76.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.23, 148.90 and 76.55 is: 114.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.23 : 148.90 = 76.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.23/148.90 = 76.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.23x = 148.90 × 76.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.23x = 11,398.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,398.30/99.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.87

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