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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.94, 205.61 and 99.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.94, 205.61 and 99.23 is: 136.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.94 : 205.61 = 99.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.94/205.61 = 99.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.94x = 205.61 × 99.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.94x = 20,401.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,401.16/148.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.97

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