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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.76, 149.68 and 57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.76, 149.68 and 57 is: 85.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.76 : 149.68 = 57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.76/149.68 = 57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.76x = 149.68 × 57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.76x = 8,531.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,531.76/99.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.52

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