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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.36, 221.22 and 99.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.36, 221.22 and 99.12 is: 148.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.36 : 221.22 = 99.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.36/221.22 = 99.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.36x = 221.22 × 99.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.36x = 21,927.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,927.33/147.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.80

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