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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.92, 149.70 and 61.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.92, 149.70 and 61.40 is: 91.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.92 : 149.70 = 61.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.92/149.70 = 61.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.92x = 149.70 × 61.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.92x = 9,191.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,191.58/99.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.99

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