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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.48, 204.99 and 101.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.48, 204.99 and 101.84 is: 140.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.48 : 204.99 = 101.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.48/204.99 = 101.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.48x = 204.99 × 101.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.48x = 20,875.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,875.54/148.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.60

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