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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.83, 149.69 and 45.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.83, 149.69 and 45.70 is: 68.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.83 : 149.69 = 45.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.83/149.69 = 45.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.83x = 149.69 × 45.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.83x = 6,840.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,840.57/99.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.52

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