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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.38, 204.72 and 104.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.38, 204.72 and 104.76 is: 144.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.38 : 204.72 = 104.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.38/204.72 = 104.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.38x = 204.72 × 104.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.38x = 21,446.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,446.47/148.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.54

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