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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.32, 222.08 and 99.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.32, 222.08 and 99.65 is: 149.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.32 : 222.08 = 99.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.32/222.08 = 99.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.32x = 222.08 × 99.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.32x = 22,129.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,129.08/148.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.20

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