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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.05, 204.06 and 141.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.05, 204.06 and 141.97 is: 195.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.05 : 204.06 = 141.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.05/204.06 = 141.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.05x = 204.06 × 141.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.05x = 28,970.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,970.40/148.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.68

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