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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.01, 204.08 and 141.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.01, 204.08 and 141.21 is: 194.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.01 : 204.08 = 141.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.01/204.08 = 141.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.01x = 204.08 × 141.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.01x = 28,817.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,817.43/148.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.71

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