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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.32, 148.68 and 91.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.32, 148.68 and 91.28 is: 136.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.32 : 148.68 = 91.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.32/148.68 = 91.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.32x = 148.68 × 91.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.32x = 13,571.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,571.51/99.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.64

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