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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.55, 149.16 and 72.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.55, 149.16 and 72.41 is: 108.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.55 : 149.16 = 72.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.55/149.16 = 72.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.55x = 149.16 × 72.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.55x = 10,800.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,800.68/99.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.50

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