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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.05, 204.12 and 109.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.05, 204.12 and 109.17 is: 150.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.05 : 204.12 = 109.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.05/204.12 = 109.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.05x = 204.12 × 109.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.05x = 22,283.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,283.78/148.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.52

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