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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.46, 204.78 and 101.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.46, 204.78 and 101.74 is: 140.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.46 : 204.78 = 101.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.46/204.78 = 101.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.46x = 204.78 × 101.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.46x = 20,834.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,834.32/148.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.34

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