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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.12, 148.64 and 53.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.12, 148.64 and 53.52 is: 80.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.12 : 148.64 = 53.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.12/148.64 = 53.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.12x = 148.64 × 53.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.12x = 7,955.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,955.21/99.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.26

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