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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.91, 149.80 and 34.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.91, 149.80 and 34.89 is: 52.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.91 : 149.80 = 34.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.91/149.80 = 34.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.91x = 149.80 × 34.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.91x = 5,226.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,226.52/99.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.31

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