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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.32, 204.51 and 101.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.32, 204.51 and 101.55 is: 140.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.32 : 204.51 = 101.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.32/204.51 = 101.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.32x = 204.51 × 101.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.32x = 20,767.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,767.99/148.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.02

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