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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.17, 204.38 and 106.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.17, 204.38 and 106.74 is: 147.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.17 : 204.38 = 106.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.17/204.38 = 106.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.17x = 204.38 × 106.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.17x = 21,815.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,815.79/148.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.24

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