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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.96, 222.01 and 99.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.96, 222.01 and 99.95 is: 149.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.96 : 222.01 = 99.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.96/222.01 = 99.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.96x = 222.01 × 99.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.96x = 22,188.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,188.54/147.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.96

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