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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.35, 222.26 and 99.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.35, 222.26 and 99.49 is: 149.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.35 : 222.26 = 99.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.35/222.26 = 99.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.35x = 222.26 × 99.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.35x = 22,112.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,112.65/148.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.06

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