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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.54, 205.07 and 99.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.54, 205.07 and 99.58 is: 137.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.54 : 205.07 = 99.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.54/205.07 = 99.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.54x = 205.07 × 99.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.54x = 20,420.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,420.87/148.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.48

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