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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.66, 150.44 and 99.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.66, 150.44 and 99.66 is: 150.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.66 : 150.44 = 99.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.66/150.44 = 99.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.66x = 150.44 × 99.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.66x = 14,992.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,992.35/99.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.44

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