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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.93, 149.92 and 45.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.93, 149.92 and 45.80 is: 68.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.93 : 149.92 = 45.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.93/149.92 = 45.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.93x = 149.92 × 45.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.93x = 6,866.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,866.03/99.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.71

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