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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.45, 204.74 and 99.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.45, 204.74 and 99.25 is: 136.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.45 : 204.74 = 99.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.45/204.74 = 99.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.45x = 204.74 × 99.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.45x = 20,320.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,320.45/148.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.88

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