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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.27, 204.68 and 101.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.27, 204.68 and 101.66 is: 140.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.27 : 204.68 = 101.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.27/204.68 = 101.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.27x = 204.68 × 101.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.27x = 20,807.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,807.06/148.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.34

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