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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.26, 148.68 and 68.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.26, 148.68 and 68.88 is: 103.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.26 : 148.68 = 68.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.26/148.68 = 68.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.26x = 148.68 × 68.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.26x = 10,240.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,240.73/99.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.18

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