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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.22, 148.83 and 35.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.22, 148.83 and 35.10 is: 52.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.22 : 148.83 = 35.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.22/148.83 = 35.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.22x = 148.83 × 35.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.22x = 5,223.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,223.93/99.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.65

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