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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.03, 148.56 and 30.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.03, 148.56 and 30.55 is: 45.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.03 : 148.56 = 30.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.03/148.56 = 30.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.03x = 148.56 × 30.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.03x = 4,538.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,538.12/99.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.83

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