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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.60, 220.68 and 99.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.60, 220.68 and 99.48 is: 148.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.60 : 220.68 = 99.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.60/220.68 = 99.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.60x = 220.68 × 99.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.60x = 21,953.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,953.25/147.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.73

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