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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.26, 204.18 and 145.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.26, 204.18 and 145.08 is: 199.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.26 : 204.18 = 145.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.26/204.18 = 145.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.26x = 204.18 × 145.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.26x = 29,622.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,622.43/148.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.80

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