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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.17, 204.54 and 103.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.17, 204.54 and 103.95 is: 143.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.17 : 204.54 = 103.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.17/204.54 = 103.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.17x = 204.54 × 103.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.17x = 21,260.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,260.39/148.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.49

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