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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.82, 220.22 and 99.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.82, 220.22 and 99.03 is: 148.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.82 : 220.22 = 99.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.82/220.22 = 99.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.82x = 220.22 × 99.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.82x = 21,808.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,808.39/146.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.54

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