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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.56, 149.18 and 72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.56, 149.18 and 72 is: 107.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.56 : 149.18 = 72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.56/149.18 = 72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.56x = 149.18 × 72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.56x = 10,740.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,740.60/99.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.89

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