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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.91, 149.88 and 27.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.91, 149.88 and 27.77 is: 41.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.91 : 149.88 = 27.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.91/149.88 = 27.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.91x = 149.88 × 27.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.91x = 4,162.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,162.17/99.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.66

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