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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.28, 148.85 and 47.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.28, 148.85 and 47.96 is: 71.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.28 : 148.85 = 47.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.28/148.85 = 47.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.28x = 148.85 × 47.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.28x = 7,138.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,138.85/99.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.91

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