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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.24, 204.28 and 146.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.24, 204.28 and 146.56 is: 201.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.24 : 204.28 = 146.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.24/204.28 = 146.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.24x = 204.28 × 146.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.24x = 29,939.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,939.28/148.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.96

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