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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99, 148.36 and 53.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99, 148.36 and 53.38 is: 79.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99 : 148.36 = 53.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99/148.36 = 53.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99x = 148.36 × 53.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99x = 7,919.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,919.46/99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.99

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