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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.43, 204.80 and 99.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.43, 204.80 and 99.29 is: 137.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.43 : 204.80 = 99.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.43/204.80 = 99.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.43x = 204.80 × 99.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.43x = 20,334.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,334.61/148.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.00

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