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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.33, 204.73 and 88.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.33, 204.73 and 88.57 is: 122.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.33 : 204.73 = 88.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.33/204.73 = 88.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.33x = 204.73 × 88.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.33x = 18,132.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,132.49/148.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.25

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