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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.03, 204.34 and 106.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.03, 204.34 and 106.04 is: 146.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.03 : 204.34 = 106.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.03/204.34 = 106.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.03x = 204.34 × 106.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.03x = 21,668.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,668.86/148.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.38

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