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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.22, 148.93 and 52.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.22, 148.93 and 52.98 is: 79.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.22 : 148.93 = 52.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.22/148.93 = 52.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.22x = 148.93 × 52.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.22x = 7,890.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,890.05/99.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.52

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