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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.59, 204.48 and 144.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.59, 204.48 and 144.36 is: 198.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.59 : 204.48 = 144.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.59/204.48 = 144.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.59x = 204.48 × 144.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.59x = 29,518.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,518.73/148.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.66

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