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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.43, 204.86 and 109.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.43, 204.86 and 109.05 is: 150.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.43 : 204.86 = 109.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.43/204.86 = 109.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.43x = 204.86 × 109.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.43x = 22,339.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,339.49/148.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.50

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