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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.98, 205.66 and 99.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.98, 205.66 and 99.89 is: 137.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.98 : 205.66 = 99.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.98/205.66 = 99.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.98x = 205.66 × 99.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.98x = 20,544.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,544.14/148.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.90

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