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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.92, 149.74 and 77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.92, 149.74 and 77 is: 115.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.92 : 149.74 = 77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.92/149.74 = 77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.92x = 149.74 × 77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.92x = 11,529.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,529.98/99.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.39

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