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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.76, 149.63 and 94.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.76, 149.63 and 94.49 is: 141.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.76 : 149.63 = 94.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.76/149.63 = 94.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.76x = 149.63 × 94.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.76x = 14,138.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,138.54/99.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.73

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