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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.94, 150.55 and 98.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.94, 150.55 and 98.68 is: 148.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.94 : 150.55 = 98.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.94/150.55 = 98.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.94x = 150.55 × 98.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.94x = 14,856.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,856.27/99.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.65

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