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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.65, 149.52 and 45.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.65, 149.52 and 45.51 is: 68.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.65 : 149.52 = 45.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.65/149.52 = 45.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.65x = 149.52 × 45.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.65x = 6,804.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,804.66/99.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.29

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