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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.52, 513.86 and 99.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.52, 513.86 and 99.05 is: 148.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.52 : 513.86 = 99.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.52/513.86 = 99.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.52x = 513.86 × 99.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.52x = 50,895.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,895.70/342.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.59

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