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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.23, 148.86 and 45.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.23, 148.86 and 45.11 is: 67.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.23 : 148.86 = 45.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.23/148.86 = 45.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.23x = 148.86 × 45.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.23x = 6,714.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,714.33/99.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.67

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