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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.49, 204.88 and 99.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.49, 204.88 and 99.44 is: 137.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.49 : 204.88 = 99.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.49/204.88 = 99.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.49x = 204.88 × 99.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.49x = 20,373.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,373.27/148.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.20

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