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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.78, 221.49 and 99.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.78, 221.49 and 99.02 is: 148.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.78 : 221.49 = 99.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.78/221.49 = 99.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.78x = 221.49 × 99.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.78x = 21,931.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,931.94/147.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.41

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