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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.35, 204.78 and 104.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.35, 204.78 and 104.70 is: 144.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.35 : 204.78 = 104.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.35/204.78 = 104.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.35x = 204.78 × 104.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.35x = 21,440.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,440.47/148.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.53

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