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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.76, 221.28 and 99.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.76, 221.28 and 99.76 is: 149.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.76 : 221.28 = 99.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.76/221.28 = 99.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.76x = 221.28 × 99.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.76x = 22,074.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,074.89/147.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.40

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