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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.95, 221.99 and 99.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.95, 221.99 and 99.75 is: 149.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.95 : 221.99 = 99.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.95/221.99 = 99.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.95x = 221.99 × 99.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.95x = 22,143.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,143.75/147.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.68

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