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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.62, 205.03 and 99.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.62, 205.03 and 99.52 is: 137.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.62 : 205.03 = 99.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.62/205.03 = 99.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.62x = 205.03 × 99.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.62x = 20,404.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,404.59/148.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.29

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