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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99, 148.53 and 30.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99, 148.53 and 30.52 is: 45.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99 : 148.53 = 30.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99/148.53 = 30.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99x = 148.53 × 30.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99x = 4,533.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,533.14/99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.79

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