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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.34, 222.07 and 99.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.34, 222.07 and 99.57 is: 149.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.34 : 222.07 = 99.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.34/222.07 = 99.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.34x = 222.07 × 99.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.34x = 22,111.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,111.51/148.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.06

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