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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.18, 204.45 and 99.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.18, 204.45 and 99.11 is: 136.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.18 : 204.45 = 99.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.18/204.45 = 99.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.18x = 204.45 × 99.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.18x = 20,263.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,263.04/148.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.75

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