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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.54, 513.72 and 99.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.54, 513.72 and 99.03 is: 148.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.54 : 513.72 = 99.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.54/513.72 = 99.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.54x = 513.72 × 99.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.54x = 50,873.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,873.69/342.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.52

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