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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.44, 220.92 and 99.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.44, 220.92 and 99.20 is: 148.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.44 : 220.92 = 99.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.44/220.92 = 99.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.44x = 220.92 × 99.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.44x = 21,915.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,915.26/147.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.64

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