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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.08, 204.30 and 104.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.08, 204.30 and 104.42 is: 144.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.08 : 204.30 = 104.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.08/204.30 = 104.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.08x = 204.30 × 104.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.08x = 21,333.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,333.01/148.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.06

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