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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148, 204.04 and 108.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148, 204.04 and 108.62 is: 149.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148 : 204.04 = 108.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148/204.04 = 108.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148x = 204.04 × 108.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148x = 22,162.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,162.82/148
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.75

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