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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.93, 149.85 and 34.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.93, 149.85 and 34.91 is: 52.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.93 : 149.85 = 34.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.93/149.85 = 34.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.93x = 149.85 × 34.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.93x = 5,231.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,231.08/99.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.35

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