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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.55, 204.84 and 107.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.55, 204.84 and 107.01 is: 147.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.55 : 204.84 = 107.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.55/204.84 = 107.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.55x = 204.84 × 107.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.55x = 21,919.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,919.93/148.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.56

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