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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148, 204.40 and 106.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148, 204.40 and 106.68 is: 147.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148 : 204.40 = 106.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148/204.40 = 106.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148x = 204.40 × 106.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148x = 21,805.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,805.39/148
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.33

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