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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.18, 204.39 and 108.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.18, 204.39 and 108.99 is: 150.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.18 : 204.39 = 108.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.18/204.39 = 108.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.18x = 204.39 × 108.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.18x = 22,276.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,276.47/148.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.34

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