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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.19, 221.89 and 95.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.19, 221.89 and 95.99 is: 143.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.19 : 221.89 = 95.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.19/221.89 = 95.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.19x = 221.89 × 95.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.19x = 21,297.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,297.87/148.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.72

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