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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.48, 205.09 and 147.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.48, 205.09 and 147.47 is: 203.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.48 : 205.09 = 147.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.48/205.09 = 147.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.48x = 205.09 × 147.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.48x = 30,243.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,243.23/148.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.69

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