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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.32, 148.98 and 34.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.32, 148.98 and 34.32 is: 51.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.32 : 148.98 = 34.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.32/148.98 = 34.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.32x = 148.98 × 34.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.32x = 5,112.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,112.99/99.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.48

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