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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.53, 148.92 and 84.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.53, 148.92 and 84.14 is: 125.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.53 : 148.92 = 84.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.53/148.92 = 84.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.53x = 148.92 × 84.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.53x = 12,529.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,529.38/99.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.89

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