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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.33, 148.96 and 35.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.33, 148.96 and 35.19 is: 52.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.33 : 148.96 = 35.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.33/148.96 = 35.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.33x = 148.96 × 35.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.33x = 5,241.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,241.90/99.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.77

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