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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.20, 204.63 and 104.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.20, 204.63 and 104.55 is: 144.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.20 : 204.63 = 104.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.20/204.63 = 104.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.20x = 204.63 × 104.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.20x = 21,394.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,394.07/148.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.36

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