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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.10, 204.26 and 106.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.10, 204.26 and 106.79 is: 147.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.10 : 204.26 = 106.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.10/204.26 = 106.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.10x = 204.26 × 106.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.10x = 21,811.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,811.37/148.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.28

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