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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.14, 148.62 and 45.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.14, 148.62 and 45.08 is: 67.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.14 : 148.62 = 45.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.14/148.62 = 45.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.14x = 148.62 × 45.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.14x = 6,699.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,699.79/99.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.58

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