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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.24, 148.93 and 47.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.24, 148.93 and 47.91 is: 71.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.24 : 148.93 = 47.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.24/148.93 = 47.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.24x = 148.93 × 47.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.24x = 7,134.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,134.25/99.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.89

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