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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.42, 148.96 and 68.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.42, 148.96 and 68.90 is: 103.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.42 : 148.96 = 68.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.42/148.96 = 68.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.42x = 148.96 × 68.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.42x = 10,263.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,263.34/99.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.23

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