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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.53, 205.04 and 98.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.53, 205.04 and 98.06 is: 135.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.53 : 205.04 = 98.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.53/205.04 = 98.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.53x = 205.04 × 98.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.53x = 20,104.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,104.80/148.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.36

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