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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.46, 204.90 and 99.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.46, 204.90 and 99.35 is: 137.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.46 : 204.90 = 99.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.46/204.90 = 99.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.46x = 204.90 × 99.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.46x = 20,355.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,355.79/148.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.12

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