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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148, 204.24 and 102

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148, 204.24 and 102 is: 140.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148 : 204.24 = 102 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148/204.24 = 102/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148x = 204.24 × 102
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148x = 20,832.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,832.48/148
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.76

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