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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148, 204.18 and 104.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148, 204.18 and 104.39 is: 144.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148 : 204.18 = 104.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148/204.18 = 104.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148x = 204.18 × 104.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148x = 21,314.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,314.35/148
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.02

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