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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.24, 204.13 and 145.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.24, 204.13 and 145.04 is: 199.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.24 : 204.13 = 145.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.24/204.13 = 145.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.24x = 204.13 × 145.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.24x = 29,606.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,606.29/148.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.73

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