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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.23, 204.73 and 146.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.23, 204.73 and 146.41 is: 202.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.23 : 204.73 = 146.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.23/204.73 = 146.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.23x = 204.73 × 146.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.23x = 29,973.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,973.64/148.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.21

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