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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.10, 220.83 and 99.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.10, 220.83 and 99.22 is: 148.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.10 : 220.83 = 99.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.10/220.83 = 99.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.10x = 220.83 × 99.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.10x = 21,910.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,910.75/147.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.95

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