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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99, 148.38 and 47.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99, 148.38 and 47.58 is: 71.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99 : 148.38 = 47.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99/148.38 = 47.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99x = 148.38 × 47.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99x = 7,059.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,059.92/99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.31

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