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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.26, 148.88 and 96.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.26, 148.88 and 96.86 is: 145.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.26 : 148.88 = 96.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.26/148.88 = 96.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.26x = 148.88 × 96.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.26x = 14,420.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,420.01/99.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.28

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