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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.42, 148.94 and 68.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.42, 148.94 and 68.92 is: 103.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.42 : 148.94 = 68.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.42/148.94 = 68.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.42x = 148.94 × 68.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.42x = 10,264.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,264.94/99.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.25

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