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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.70, 149.62 and 45.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.70, 149.62 and 45.64 is: 68.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.70 : 149.62 = 45.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.70/149.62 = 45.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.70x = 149.62 × 45.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.70x = 6,828.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,828.66/99.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.49

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