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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.13, 221.79 and 99.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.13, 221.79 and 99.46 is: 148.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.13 : 221.79 = 99.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.13/221.79 = 99.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.13x = 221.79 × 99.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.13x = 22,059.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,059.05/148.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.91

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