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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.21, 204.60 and 99.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.21, 204.60 and 99.01 is: 136.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.21 : 204.60 = 99.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.21/204.60 = 99.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.21x = 204.60 × 99.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.21x = 20,257.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,257.45/148.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.68

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