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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.19, 204.27 and 98.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.19, 204.27 and 98.99 is: 136.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.19 : 204.27 = 98.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.19/204.27 = 98.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.19x = 204.27 × 98.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.19x = 20,219.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,219.67/148.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.45

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