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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.22, 148.78 and 30.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.22, 148.78 and 30.73 is: 46.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.22 : 148.78 = 30.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.22/148.78 = 30.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.22x = 148.78 × 30.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.22x = 4,571.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,571.11/99.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.07

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