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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.15, 204.48 and 99.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.15, 204.48 and 99.01 is: 136.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.15 : 204.48 = 99.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.15/204.48 = 99.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.15x = 204.48 × 99.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.15x = 20,244.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,244.54/148.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.65

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