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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.54, 150.48 and 99.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.54, 150.48 and 99.54 is: 150.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.54 : 150.48 = 99.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.54/150.48 = 99.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.54x = 150.48 × 99.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.54x = 14,978.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,978.78/99.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.48

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