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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.26, 148.88 and 66.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.26, 148.88 and 66.96 is: 100.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.26 : 148.88 = 66.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.26/148.88 = 66.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.26x = 148.88 × 66.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.26x = 9,969.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,969.00/99.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.43

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