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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.13, 148.73 and 30.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.13, 148.73 and 30.67 is: 46.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.13 : 148.73 = 30.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.13/148.73 = 30.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.13x = 148.73 × 30.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.13x = 4,561.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,561.14/99.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.01

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