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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.09, 204.49 and 141.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.09, 204.49 and 141.49 is: 195.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.09 : 204.49 = 141.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.09/204.49 = 141.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.09x = 204.49 × 141.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.09x = 28,933.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,933.29/148.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.38

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