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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.15, 204.56 and 104.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.15, 204.56 and 104.41 is: 144.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.15 : 204.56 = 104.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.15/204.56 = 104.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.15x = 204.56 × 104.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.15x = 21,357.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,357.08/148.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.16

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