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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.11, 148.68 and 53.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.11, 148.68 and 53.51 is: 80.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.11 : 148.68 = 53.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.11/148.68 = 53.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.11x = 148.68 × 53.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.11x = 7,955.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,955.87/99.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.27

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