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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.03, 204.12 and 99.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.03, 204.12 and 99.02 is: 136.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.03 : 204.12 = 99.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.03/204.12 = 99.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.03x = 204.12 × 99.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.03x = 20,212.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,212.47/148.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.55

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