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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.34, 204.53 and 101.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.34, 204.53 and 101.73 is: 140.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.34 : 204.53 = 101.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.34/204.53 = 101.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.34x = 204.53 × 101.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.34x = 20,806.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,806.33/148.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.27

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