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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.17, 204.49 and 104.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.17, 204.49 and 104.52 is: 144.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.17 : 204.49 = 104.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.17/204.49 = 104.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.17x = 204.49 × 104.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.17x = 21,373.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,373.29/148.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.25

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