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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.72, 149.88 and 97.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.72, 149.88 and 97.59 is: 146.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.72 : 149.88 = 97.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.72/149.88 = 97.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.72x = 149.88 × 97.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.72x = 14,626.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,626.30/99.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.68

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