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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.10, 204.41 and 98.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.10, 204.41 and 98.96 is: 136.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.10 : 204.41 = 98.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.10/204.41 = 98.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.10x = 204.41 × 98.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.10x = 20,227.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,227.64/148.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.59

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