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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.13, 203.18 and 141.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.13, 203.18 and 141.04 is: 193.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.13 : 203.18 = 141.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.13/203.18 = 141.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.13x = 203.18 × 141.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.13x = 28,656.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,656.06/148.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.45

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