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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.89, 205.33 and 99.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.89, 205.33 and 99.83 is: 137.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.89 : 205.33 = 99.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.89/205.33 = 99.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.89x = 205.33 × 99.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.89x = 20,498.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,498.09/148.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.68

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