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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.27, 148.80 and 45.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.27, 148.80 and 45.18 is: 67.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.27 : 148.80 = 45.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.27/148.80 = 45.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.27x = 148.80 × 45.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.27x = 6,722.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,722.78/99.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.72

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