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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.91, 150.55 and 82.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.91, 150.55 and 82.27 is: 123.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.91 : 150.55 = 82.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.91/150.55 = 82.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.91x = 150.55 × 82.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.91x = 12,385.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,385.75/99.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.97

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