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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.39, 221.13 and 99.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.39, 221.13 and 99.18 is: 148.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.39 : 221.13 = 99.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.39/221.13 = 99.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.39x = 221.13 × 99.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.39x = 21,931.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,931.67/147.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.80

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