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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.31, 204.56 and 108.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.31, 204.56 and 108.98 is: 150.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.31 : 204.56 = 108.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.31/204.56 = 108.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.31x = 204.56 × 108.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.31x = 22,291.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,291.38/148.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.31

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