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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.25, 204.52 and 103.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.25, 204.52 and 103.97 is: 143.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.25 : 204.52 = 103.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.25/204.52 = 103.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.25x = 204.52 × 103.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.25x = 21,263.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,263.94/148.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.43

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