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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.81, 223.29 and 99.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.81, 223.29 and 99.94 is: 149.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.81 : 223.29 = 99.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.81/223.29 = 99.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.81x = 223.29 × 99.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.81x = 22,315.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,315.60/148.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.96

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