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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.40, 222.80 and 99.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.40, 222.80 and 99.49 is: 149.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.40 : 222.80 = 99.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.40/222.80 = 99.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.40x = 222.80 × 99.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.40x = 22,166.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,166.37/148.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.37

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