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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.27, 148.59 and 68.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.27, 148.59 and 68.76 is: 102.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.27 : 148.59 = 68.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.27/148.59 = 68.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.27x = 148.59 × 68.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.27x = 10,217.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,217.05/99.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.92

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