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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.10, 148.65 and 45.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.10, 148.65 and 45.04 is: 67.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.10 : 148.65 = 45.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.10/148.65 = 45.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.10x = 148.65 × 45.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.10x = 6,695.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,695.20/99.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.56

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