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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.93, 149.96 and 65.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.93, 149.96 and 65.71 is: 98.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.93 : 149.96 = 65.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.93/149.96 = 65.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.93x = 149.96 × 65.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.93x = 9,853.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,853.12/99.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.60

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