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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.05, 221.78 and 99.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.05, 221.78 and 99.33 is: 148.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.05 : 221.78 = 99.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.05/221.78 = 99.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.05x = 221.78 × 99.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.05x = 22,029.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,029.41/148.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.80

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