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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.59, 149.94 and 72.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.59, 149.94 and 72.72 is: 109.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.59 : 149.94 = 72.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.59/149.94 = 72.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.59x = 149.94 × 72.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.59x = 10,903.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,903.64/99.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.49

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