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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.12, 204.36 and 98.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.12, 204.36 and 98.92 is: 136.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.12 : 204.36 = 98.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.12/204.36 = 98.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.12x = 204.36 × 98.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.12x = 20,215.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,215.29/148.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.48

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