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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.59, 204.87 and 104.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.59, 204.87 and 104.85 is: 144.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.59 : 204.87 = 104.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.59/204.87 = 104.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.59x = 204.87 × 104.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.59x = 21,480.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,480.62/148.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.56

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