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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.10, 204.39 and 104.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.10, 204.39 and 104.36 is: 144.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.10 : 204.39 = 104.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.10/204.39 = 104.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.10x = 204.39 × 104.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.10x = 21,329.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,329.12/148.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.02

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