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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.12, 148.80 and 58.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.12, 148.80 and 58.80 is: 88.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.12 : 148.80 = 58.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.12/148.80 = 58.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.12x = 148.80 × 58.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.12x = 8,749.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,749.44/99.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.27

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