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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.26, 204.54 and 104.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.26, 204.54 and 104.58 is: 144.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.26 : 204.54 = 104.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.26/204.54 = 104.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.26x = 204.54 × 104.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.26x = 21,390.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,390.79/148.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.28

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