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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.25, 222.48 and 99.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.25, 222.48 and 99.56 is: 149.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.25 : 222.48 = 99.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.25/222.48 = 99.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.25x = 222.48 × 99.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.25x = 22,150.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,150.67/148.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.41

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