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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108, 148.91 and 101.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108, 148.91 and 101.45 is: 139.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108 : 148.91 = 101.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108/148.91 = 101.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108x = 148.91 × 101.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108x = 15,106.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,106.78/108
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.88

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