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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.88, 223.31 and 99.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.88, 223.31 and 99.36 is: 149.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.88 : 223.31 = 99.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.88/223.31 = 99.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.88x = 223.31 × 99.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.88x = 22,187.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,187.21/148.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.03

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