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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.16, 204.24 and 103.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.16, 204.24 and 103.83 is: 143.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.16 : 204.24 = 103.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.16/204.24 = 103.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.16x = 204.24 × 103.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.16x = 21,206.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,206.24/148.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.14

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