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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.15, 203.93 and 108.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.15, 203.93 and 108.74 is: 149.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.15 : 203.93 = 108.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.15/203.93 = 108.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.15x = 203.93 × 108.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.15x = 22,175.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,175.88/148.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.68

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