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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.06, 423.06 and 99.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.06, 423.06 and 99.45 is: 149.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.06 : 423.06 = 99.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.06/423.06 = 99.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.06x = 423.06 × 99.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.06x = 42,073.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,073.32/282.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.16

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