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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.62, 204.80 and 99.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.62, 204.80 and 99.44 is: 137.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.62 : 204.80 = 99.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.62/204.80 = 99.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.62x = 204.80 × 99.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.62x = 20,365.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,365.31/148.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.03

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