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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.78, 149.67 and 45.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.78, 149.67 and 45.66 is: 68.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.78 : 149.67 = 45.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.78/149.67 = 45.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.78x = 149.67 × 45.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.78x = 6,833.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,833.93/99.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.49

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