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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.32, 148.94 and 56.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.32, 148.94 and 56.52 is: 84.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.32 : 148.94 = 56.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.32/148.94 = 56.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.32x = 148.94 × 56.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.32x = 8,418.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,418.09/99.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.76

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