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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99, 148.47 and 30.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99, 148.47 and 30.51 is: 45.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99 : 148.47 = 30.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99/148.47 = 30.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99x = 148.47 × 30.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99x = 4,529.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,529.82/99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.76

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