Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.12, 148.56 and 42
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 99.12, 148.56 and 42 is: 62.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
99.12 : 148.56 = 42 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
99.12/148.56 = 42/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
99.12x = 148.56 × 42 - Step 4: Simplify right side
99.12x = 6,239.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,239.52/99.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 62.95
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