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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.37, 204.84 and 104.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.37, 204.84 and 104.22 is: 143.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.37 : 204.84 = 104.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.37/204.84 = 104.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.37x = 204.84 × 104.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.37x = 21,348.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,348.42/148.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.89

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