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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.24, 204.38 and 99.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.24, 204.38 and 99.08 is: 136.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.24 : 204.38 = 99.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.24/204.38 = 99.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.24x = 204.38 × 99.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.24x = 20,249.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,249.97/148.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.60

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