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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.13, 204.32 and 99.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.13, 204.32 and 99.01 is: 136.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.13 : 204.32 = 99.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.13/204.32 = 99.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.13x = 204.32 × 99.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.13x = 20,229.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,229.72/148.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.57

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