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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.30, 221.22 and 99.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.30, 221.22 and 99.24 is: 149.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.30 : 221.22 = 99.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.30/221.22 = 99.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.30x = 221.22 × 99.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.30x = 21,953.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,953.87/147.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.04

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