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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.42, 148.95 and 66.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.42, 148.95 and 66.88 is: 100.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.42 : 148.95 = 66.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.42/148.95 = 66.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.42x = 148.95 × 66.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.42x = 9,961.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,961.78/99.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.20

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