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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.17, 148.72 and 30.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.17, 148.72 and 30.67 is: 45.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.17 : 148.72 = 30.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.17/148.72 = 30.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.17x = 148.72 × 30.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.17x = 4,561.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,561.24/99.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.99

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