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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.02, 204.31 and 101.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.02, 204.31 and 101.37 is: 139.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.02 : 204.31 = 101.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.02/204.31 = 101.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.02x = 204.31 × 101.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.02x = 20,710.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,710.27/148.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.92

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