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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.06, 371.88 and 99.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.06, 371.88 and 99.83 is: 149.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.06 : 371.88 = 99.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.06/371.88 = 99.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.06x = 371.88 × 99.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.06x = 37,124.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,124.78/248.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.66

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