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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.37, 204.86 and 101.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.37, 204.86 and 101.84 is: 140.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.37 : 204.86 = 101.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.37/204.86 = 101.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.37x = 204.86 × 101.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.37x = 20,862.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,862.94/148.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.61

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