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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.88, 149.68 and 54.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.88, 149.68 and 54.25 is: 81.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.88 : 149.68 = 54.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.88/149.68 = 54.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.88x = 149.68 × 54.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.88x = 8,119.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,119.12/99.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.29

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