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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.74, 149.59 and 34.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.74, 149.59 and 34.73 is: 52.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.74 : 149.59 = 34.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.74/149.59 = 34.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.74x = 149.59 × 34.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.74x = 5,194.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,194.99/99.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.08

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