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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.41, 148.85 and 68.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.41, 148.85 and 68.66 is: 102.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.41 : 148.85 = 68.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.41/148.85 = 68.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.41x = 148.85 × 68.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.41x = 10,218.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,218.95/99.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.80

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