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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.16, 148.72 and 34.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.16, 148.72 and 34.21 is: 51.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.16 : 148.72 = 34.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.16/148.72 = 34.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.16x = 148.72 × 34.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.16x = 5,087.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,087.04/99.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.30

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