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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.82, 149.74 and 61.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.82, 149.74 and 61.28 is: 91.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.82 : 149.74 = 61.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.82/149.74 = 61.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.82x = 149.74 × 61.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.82x = 9,175.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,175.73/99.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.92

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