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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.18, 148.64 and 35.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.18, 148.64 and 35.04 is: 52.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.18 : 148.64 = 35.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.18/148.64 = 35.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.18x = 148.64 × 35.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.18x = 5,208.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,208.35/99.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.51

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