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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.19, 204.57 and 98.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.19, 204.57 and 98.48 is: 135.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.19 : 204.57 = 98.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.19/204.57 = 98.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.19x = 204.57 × 98.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.19x = 20,145.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,145.03/148.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.95

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