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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.11, 148.72 and 38.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.11, 148.72 and 38.29 is: 57.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.11 : 148.72 = 38.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.11/148.72 = 38.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.11x = 148.72 × 38.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.11x = 5,693.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,693.91/99.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.45

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