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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.31, 204.61 and 99.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.31, 204.61 and 99.22 is: 136.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.31 : 204.61 = 99.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.31/204.61 = 99.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.31x = 204.61 × 99.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.31x = 20,300.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,300.64/148.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.88

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