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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99, 148.35 and 53.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99, 148.35 and 53.45 is: 80.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99 : 148.35 = 53.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99/148.35 = 53.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99x = 148.35 × 53.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99x = 7,928.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,928.57/99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.09

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