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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.94, 220.80 and 99.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.94, 220.80 and 99.14 is: 148.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.94 : 220.80 = 99.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.94/220.80 = 99.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.94x = 220.80 × 99.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.94x = 21,890.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,890.11/146.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.97

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